Slovakia In History -

Slovakia's story as a distinct entity begins with the Great Moravian Empire (833–907), an early Slavic state that served as the cradle of Slovak Christianity and culture.

The arrival of Byzantine missionaries Cyril and Methodius in 863, who brought the first Slavic written language and spread Christianity across the region. Slovakia in History

For centuries, Slovakia was known as "Upper Hungary". During this time, the region became a cultural and economic heart for the empire. Slovakia's story as a distinct entity begins with

Following Ottoman invasions in the south, Bratislava (then Pressburg) served as the capital of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, hosting the coronations of 11 Hungarian kings and 8 queens in St. Martin’s Cathedral. Slovakia in History