Svätý Peter combines a long tradition of winegrowing with church and local history. At the same time, the municipality’s landscape extends beyond its vineyards. These themes offer different ways to get to know the town and its history in greater depth.
A Landscape of Fields, Hills and Dunes
The municipal area includes floodplain and alluvial soils, as well as sandy loess terraces and hilly landscapes with extensive sand dunes. There are also arable fields, vineyards and acacia forests; the southern part of the municipality is largely made up of fertile fields. Svätý Peter thus encompasses a variety of landscapes and agricultural areas—winegrowing is an important part of this, but not the only one.
Winegrowing and the Cellar Landscape
Vineyards in Svätý Peter have been documented since 1715. Svätopeterský rizling is considered the best-known varietal wine from the municipality’s vineyards. Wine cellars and press houses were built at two locations: in the Nové Vinohrady area along the Cellar Road towards Komárno, and in the Strážny Vrch area along the Cellar Road towards Madar. More than 200 wine cellars are still actively used in Svätý Peter today. Together, the two locations show how firmly winegrowing and cellar buildings are rooted in the local character.
St Peter Vini is a specific place to visit for a tasting: wine tastings are held in the large dome of the wine cellar. The winery offers wines from its own production, stored in barrels in its own wine cellar, which can be visited. As visiting arrangements may change, check the current options for tastings and cellar visits in advance.
The 13th International Welschriesling Wine Festival is also part of the documented local history: it took place on 5 April 2025 at the Svätý Peter Cultural Centre. This past event offers a concrete glimpse into the town’s connection with wine.
Churches from Different Centuries
The first written mention of Svätý Peter dates to 1332 and is associated with the consecration of a parish and a church dedicated to Saint Peter. The Catholic church was built in 1730 on the site of a Gothic church. A severe earthquake badly damaged the Catholic church in 1763. Count Miklós Zichy arranged for its restoration and commissioned decorative windows, which are still visible today.
Two other churches add to this architectural history: the Reformed Evangelical church is Neoclassical and was built in 1784 as a Tolerance church. An Evangelical church of the Augsburg Confession was added in 1956. The dates mark different construction periods and denominations in Svätý Peter.
The Zichy Manor House and Other Local History
During periods of military unrest, the Zichy family manor house served as the county seat, where county assemblies were held. During the Revolution of 1848–1849, the building housed György Klapka and János Damjanich. It was later used as a military hospital. On 12 May 2026, the Slovak Ministry of Culture described the manor house’s technical condition as inadequate; this may change following restoration. If you are planning a visit, check the current visiting arrangements in advance.
A plane tree in the park was planted to mark the birth of a daughter in the Zichy family and is now protected as a natural monument. The remains of Countess Fábryová, her husband and their six-year-old son were interred in the family crypt in Svätý Peter.
Discover more destinations: Chotín, Kolárovo, Komárno, Marcelová, Veľké Kosihy, Iža, Vrbová Nad Váhom, Martovce.
For the regional travel overview: Okres Komárno.
