the capital of the kingdom of Lower Hungary, called by the inhabitants Polony and Presboren, situated on the Danube, about 46 miles east from Vienna, and 75 from Buda. The castle, in which the regalia are kept, stands on a hill above the town. Here the estates assemble; and in the cathedral, dedicated to St Martin, the king is crowned. The town is not very large, or well built; but is very ancient, pleasantly situated, and enjoys a good air. The population is computed at 27,000. Its fortifications are only a double wall and ditch. In the lower suburbs is a hill, where the king, after his coronation, goes on horseback, and brandishes St Stephen's sword towards the four cardinal points, intimating, that he will defend his country against all its enemies. Besides the cathedral, there are several other Popish and one Lutheran church, with a Jesuits college, three convents, and two hospitals. It gives name to a county; and is the residence of the archbishop of Gran, who is primate, chief secretary, and chancellor of the kingdom, legatus natus of the Papal see, and prince of the holy Roman empire. E. Long. 17. 30. N. Lat. 48. 20.