The document introduces the town of Nové Mesto nad Váhom in Slovakia. It discusses the town's history, mentioning that it developed from a medieval settlement established at a trade route crossroad and was attacked by Turks in the 13th and 17th centuries. Notable landmarks in the town include the 13th century fortified Church of Nativity of Virgin Mary and the 17th century City Museum housed in a palace. The document also highlights nearby attractions like several castles, the Carpathian Mountains, the Zelená voda resort on a freezing lake, and folk traditions like an annual fair.