Slovakia's First Automobile Built in 1914 by Local Craftsman in Hronský Beňadik

Michal Majer constructed Slovakia's first automobile, known as "Drndička," in the village of Hronský Beňadik before World War I began in 1914. The historic vehicle represents a milestone in Slovak automotive history, predating the war that would reshape Central Europe. Hronský Beňadik, located in central Slovakia, became the birthplace of the country's automotive development through this pioneering achievement by the local craftsman.