For the first time, Šurany is mentioned in a document from 1138 as "Villa Suran". This does not mean, however, that the territory of today's Šurian was not previously inhabited. Archaeological finds found in Šurany prove that this locality was inhabited as early as the Late Stone Age. Archaeological site Zámeček, so-called Slovak Troy, is one of the rarest prehistoric buildings in Central Europe. Rare excavations include, for example, Hrádocká Venus, but also a period grave with pottery finds. Already in the second half of the 14th century, Šurian Castle stood here and 12 villages and settlements belonged to it. In the 17th century, however, it was occupied by the Turks and later it was almost completely demolished. In 1832 Emperor Francis II. elevated Šurany to a royal city with market and fair rights. A few years later, they built the first roller mill here and in 1854 also the sugar factory, which was the oldest in Europe. The production of sugar in it ended only in the year 2000. Today there is a private Veteran Museum in a part of the unused sugar warehouse. Twice in history, Šurany was even a district town. They did not maintain their status, but a lively life pulsates here. There are several schools, making the streets full of young people.
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