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6. 4. 2018 článok
The village of Čachtice is located near Nové Mesto nad Váhom and right below the Čachtice Castle built in the 13th century to serve as one of the guarding castles of the middle-Váh River region. It became infamous thanks to the "blood-thirsty" countess Elisabeth Bathory who lived in the late…
23. 6. 2020 článok
Beckov Castle is a majestic monument poised on top of a 60-metre steep rock massif above the village of Beckov. The castle, situated close to the Váh River, guarded the trade route through the Váh River watershed area. Once home to kings, mighty noblemen and knights, the Castle withstood the raids…
29. 5. 2025 článok
If you’re heading out for a hike in the Strážov Mountains, don’t miss a stop right in their heart. There, at an altitude of 591 meters, lies the ruin of Uhrovec Castle – surprisingly well-preserved and unexpectedly lively. Long-term restoration work is underway at the castle, and with each return…
9. 7. 2025 článok
You can only enter Lednica Castle's courtyard through a 10-meter-long tunnel carved into solid limestone rock. Thanks to its location on a steep rocky cliff, it was once one of the most inaccessible castles in Slovakia. Lednica Castle used to consist of three tiered sections. The lowest section…
28. 7. 2025 článok
In the magical forests of Považský Inovec, at the top of one hill, wonderful castle with tiled roof attracts you from a distance. It was built in 13th century and, together with the Uhrovec and Oponice castles, it was one of the guard castles. The last owners of the Topoľčiansky castle were Stummer…
30. 7. 2025 článok
Bystrický or Považský? ? Both names are correct and refer to the castle that stands on a steep hill above the village of Považské Podhradie. It proudly holds the title of one of the Seven Wonders of the Trenčín Region, awarded in 2009. The castle ruins remain a striking landmark of the region and…
17. 5. 2021 článok
The southern fortification of Trenčín Castle was built as a whole in the first third of the 16th century. This unique system of massive walls, deep moats and bastions with cannons carved into the rock, was at the time of its creation one of the most progressive solutions for the defence of castles…
10. 3. 2026 článok
Trenčín Castle – dominant feature of the city of Trenčín and the entire region of Považie. Together with Spiš Castle and Devín Castle, Trenčín Castle belongs to the most extensive castles in Europe. Since ancient times, the castle has guarded trade routes connecting the region of Northern Ugria…
26. 5. 2025 článok
It's a beautiful sunny Saturday and our family council is in session. We're deciding where to go today. There's a lovely castle in Lednica that's being actively restored by volunteers together with the local community – we're happy to support their efforts. While we're there, we can also explore…
28. 4. 2020 článok
The Cliffs of Vršatec (Vršatské bradlá) is a massive lime formation that dominates the natural landscape in the middle of the Váh region. Being visible from afar, the cliffs are hard to miss. Situated above the village, Castle of Vršatec, a typical medieval castle built on inaccessible lime…
10. 2. 2026 stránka
Look through the window toward the castle and the Brezina forest park and notice the original preserved fortification walls of which the City Tower was a part. The line of the preserved southeastern wall continues from the City Tower toward the Ossuary of St. Michael (Karner sv. Michala) and…
1. 6. 2023 článok
In Trenčín and its surroundings, you’ll find everything your heart desires – castles and lookout towers. You’ll discover scenic hiking trails, small chapels, an old monastery, traditional farms and ponds with delicious grilled fish. There are also spas where you can relax and unwind after a full…
17. 5. 2021 článok
Our ancestors lived in the fortified hillfort, in the area of today’s Cherry Orchard, and probably in the surroundings of Brezina around the turn of the millennium and for another more than 1,200 years. The last evidence of activity on the site of the fortified hillfort dates back to the 12th or…
10. 3. 2026 článok
Visitors to Trenčín are often captivated by the exclusive view offered directly from the central zone of the city onto its historical symbol – Trenčín Castle. However, this uniqueness and the lively atmosphere of Mierové námestie continue to enchant locals just as much. The original layout of…
23. 2. 2021 článok
The covered Renaissance Parish stairs were built in 1568. They had an important function as a defensive passage at that time. Members of the city’s craft guilds used them to defend the city walls. This was from the St. Michael’s Karner to Trenčín Castle. At the same time, the stairs served as an…
6. 3. 2026 článok
  The Parish church on Mariánske Square serves as a kind of “opening act” for visitors heading to Trenčín Castle. Located about halfway up to the castle, it's a pleasant place to catch your breath and take in the views of the town. From here, you can enjoy scenic sights of the opposite…
25. 2. 2026 článok
Explore Trenčín from the comfort of a train. The red Matúš Čák tourist train takes you through the center of Trenčín, through the Cherry Orchard to the southern fortification of Trenčín Castle. Since when is the train running? During the months of May and September, it runs only on holidays…
17. 5. 2021 článok
Forest Park Brezina, which now complements the scenery of Trenčín Castle, is the product of the work of human hands and the largest green project in the history of the city. In the 19th century, the visitors saw Trenčín in a completely different way than we do now: a ruin standing on the castle…
13. 5. 2021 článok
Project name: TreBuChET – Trenčín, Bučovice, Chránime Európske Tradície (We Protect European Traditions) Operational program: Interreg V-A SK-CZ Priority axis: 2 – Quality environment Inestment priority: 3. Preservation, protection, promotion and development of cultural and natural…
10. 2. 2026 stránka
Nahliadnite okienkom smerom k hradu a lesoparku Brezina a všimnite si pôvodné zachované hradby opevnenia, ktorých súčasťou bola Mestská veža. Línia zachovanej juhovýchodnej hradby od Mestskej veže pokračuje smerom ku Karneru sv. Michala a pripája sa k južnému opevneniu hradu. Tieto pozostatky…
10. 2. 2026 stránka
The City Tower offers a panoramic view of the town and its surroundings. After climbing a few dozen steps, take a moment to enjoy the unique view right in the heart of the town. Notice the line of the original town fortifications stretching from the castle, through the Brezina forest park to the…
29. 4. 2020 článok
Romanesque church in Haluzice was erected near Nové Mesto nad Váhom, in the Bošáca valley. First written record of the church dates back to 1299 mentioning the church‘s destruction by the army of Matúš Čák. Although nowadays there remain only the outer walls, with near cemetery and…
22. 1. 2021 článok
The virtual tours allows you to discover unique corners of Trenčín that are normally inaccessible to the public. Take a journey of discovery to the mysterious Jewish Cemetery on Partizánská Street, or explore the fascinating crypt under the Piarist Church of St. Francis Xavier.   Take…
5. 3. 2020 článok
The only one of its kind in Slovakia, the park houses historic reconstructions of castles the way they looked some 300 to 500 years ago, when still buzzing with life and witnessing the reigns of mighty feudal lords. Currently, the collection numbers more than 80 models of fortresses, castles,…
23. 6. 2025 článok
We would like to inform you that the exhibition of the Trenčín Museum in Trenčín is CLOSED from September 1, 2023, until further notice due to reconstruction works. What to do on rainy, boring days? Head to Trenčín Museum for some learning! You’ll entertain your kids and also learn something…
10. 2. 2026 stránka
Mestská veža poskytuje panoramatický výhľad na mesto aj okolie. Po zdolaní pár desiatok schodov si teraz vychutnajte jedinečný výhľad priamo v centre mesta. Všimnite si líniu pôvodného opevnenia mesta od hradu, cez lesopark Brezina k Mestskej veži, následne poza synagógu až na Palackého ulicu. Na…
10. 2. 2026 stránka
The Lower Gate (today’s City Tower) was armed and fortified more thoroughly than the Upper Gate, which was protected by the close proximity of a branch of the Váh River and an artillery bastion of the castle. The Lower Gate formed part of the more massive southern section of the town fortifications…
13. 5. 2021 článok
The places you are walking around were inhabited for about 3,800 years, from the Early Bronze Age up to the Middle Ages. It was here, in the area of today’s Cherry Orchard and on the neighbouring castle hill, where the settlement was situated, which later became a hillfort protected from invaders…
17. 5. 2021 článok
The places you are walking around were inhabited for about 3,800 years, from the Early Bronze Age up to the Middle Ages. It was here, in the area of today’s Cherry Orchard and on the neighbouring castle hill, where the settlement was situated, which later became a hillfort protected from invaders…
3. 12. 2025 článok
Do you love water? Want to experience something exciting? Then our rafting activities on the Váh River are perfect for you. Canoes, rowboats and rafts (for 6 to 8 people) are available. Rafting on the Váh offers a safe and enjoyable adventure. The Váh River, a natural landmark of Trenčín,…
23. 2. 2026 článok
Do you know what a carner house is? It’s a small medieval structure – a chapel – usually built near a church, with an ossuary located underground. The bones of the deceased from older graves in the former cemetery were placed there. During the tour of the accessible spaces of St. Michael’s Carner…
9. 3. 2026 článok
Imagine that almost 2000 years ago, Roman soldiers were present in the territory of Trenčín. This is evidenced by an inscription carved into a massive rock cliff. The Roman inscription from 179 is one of the few written records confirming the presence of Romans in Central Europe. It was carved into…
26. 2. 2025 článok
At the beginning of the 16th century, the ideas of Luther’s Reformation also took root in Trenčín. The Reformation was supported by the Iléšházi family, especially Gašpar Iléšházi. At that time, the Evangelical Church was the majority in Trenčín for a whole century. The parish church under the…
17. 5. 2021 článok
Exactly 100 years after the planting of the Cherry Orchard, active residents of Trenčín began to spread ideas for its renewal. The Citizens' Initiative for the Restoration of the Cherry Orchard was formed and started the orchard restoration in 2015. Difficult beginnings The biggest problem in…
10. 2. 2026 stránka
Dolná brána (súčasná Mestská veža) bola vyzbrojená a opevnená dôkladnejšie ako Horná brána, ktorú chránila tesná blízkosť ramena Váhu a delová bašta z hradu. Dolná brána bola súčasťou mohutnejšej južnej časti mestského opevnenia. Pôvodne mala len dve podlažia. Neskôr, v druhej polovici 16.…
5. 3. 2026 článok
In the years 1915–1916, on the castle rock near Hotel Elizabeth, the Relief of Victorious Hungary was carved, symbolizing the heroism of the former Kingdom of Hungary, accompanied by a Hungarian inscription, based on a design by sculptor Michal Kara. Due to its ideological incompatibility with the…
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Existuje aspoň 307 rôznych spôsobov, ako použiť klavír. Nie je nutné vymenovať všetky, v tejto chvíli stačí niekoľko: klavír ako reproduktor klavír ako socha klavír recyklovaný klavír zachytávajúci vietor klavír v dialógu s krajinou Vernisáž: 17. apríl o 18.00. Vstup od 18.4.…
10. 4. 2018 článok
The most significant event in Trenčín is popular multi-genre festival POHODA, which takes place at the beginning of July at the airport in Trenčín. Every year is visited by 30,000 visitors. The season of cultural events opens festival Trenčiansky majáles, which is connected with traditional raising…
2. 6. 2025 článok
Euro Souvenir Banknote Featuring the City Tower Now Available at the Cultural and Information Centre on Mierové Square in Trenčín. A total of 5,000 souvenir euro banknotes with a face value of 0 € will be available for purchase. Limited Sale: Numbers up to 100 – limit of 1 piece per person…
23. 2. 2026 článok
The house dates back to 1580 and can be seen in the oldest vista of Trenčín. In the 17th century, according to folk legend, it served as a town’s headsman’s home as well as a prison. More likely the house received its name during the 19th century, when the town´s headsman purportedly lived there. …
28. 4. 2020 článok
If you decide to visit this lookout tower, be prepared to break a sweat just a few meters before reaching the top. The last 400 meters of the trail climb a steep slope that feels like walking up the stairs of an eight-story apartment building. But don’t let that discourage you — the panoramic view…
25. 3. 2025 článok
During the boat cruise on the "Dominik", you will experience not only diverse views of Trenčín and its surroundings but also various attractions. For example, taking photos with a real helm, measuring depth in the style of Mississippi steamboats, or learning how to tie different nautical knots.…
28. 1. 2026 článok
Do you enjoy discovering historic manor houses and small châteaux but don’t have time to travel all over Slovakia? How about taking a look at one exceptional place that reveals more than two centuries of history? Látkovce Manor House welcomes you with its unique atmosphere and captivating…
18. 5. 2021 článok
Fifty years ago, in the area of the present-day District Office, Gastrocentrum and apartment buildings with shops, picturesque Brezina slopes descended beyond and towards the romantic Old Town houses. In the past, it was possible to access Brezina from the city via the Ľudový hájik (Folk Grove)…
1. 2. 2018 článok
Príbeh o krutej grófke, ktorá sa vyžívala vo vraždení a mučení mladých dievčat zrejme poznáte. Vyberte sa na miesto, kde sa tieto krvavé scény mali odohrávať. Zrúcanina hradu vás ohúri vzhľadom i temnými legendami. Obec Čachtice, ale najmä Čachtický hrad smutne preslávila Alžbeta Báthoryová,…
8. 3. 2026 článok
It truly is the gateway to the “main” Mierové Square, as it once bore the name Lower Gate. Begin your pleasant walk through the city’s historic center under the arches of the City Tower, but for romantic views or original photographs, it's worth climbing all the way to the top. The City Tower…