Horné Lefantovce

Horné Lefantovce (Felsőelefánt) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District of the Nitra Region, in western Slovakia.

History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. It was the ancestral estate of the medieval Elefánthy family, who built a 13th-century castle and a 14th-century monastery in the village.

Geography
The village lies in the centre of a west facing valley, at an altitude of around 190 metres and covers an area of 18.603 km2. A small stream runs through the village, and drains into the Nitra River.

Facilities
The village has a public library a gym and football pitch.

Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"


 * Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1720-1940 (parish A)