Sights
Trenčín Castle (Trenčiansky hrad)
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 and mining towns of Central Slovakia with Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Poland. History of the castle dates back to the 11th century, when it...
Roman inscription on the rock
The Roman inscription on the castle rock is currently unavailable for viewing due to reconstruction. 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 theMierové Square (Mierové námestie)
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 Trenčín was shaped by an old historical route that connected the Moravian Gate through the Považie region with the...
Plague Pillar (Morový stĺp)
Parish stairs (Farské schody)
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 access route to the city armory, which was built in 1565 next to the...
Piaristic Church of St. Francis Xaverský (Piaristický kostol)
The Roman Catholic Church of St. Francis Xavier (originally Jesuit, since 1776 Piarist) dominates western Mierové Square. It rightfully ranks among the most beautiful baroque sacral monuments in Slovakia. Particularly intriguing is the illusory painting of the dome above the nave. In reality, the dome does not exist, but the painting creates the impression that there is one.
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City tower (Mestská veža)
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 was likely built as part of the city’s fortifications in the early 15th...
Parish Church of the Birth of Virgin Mary (Farský kostol)
Close to the Trenčín Castle, there is situated Parish church of the Birth of Virgin Mary, which is one of the most valuable and the oldest sacred buildings in the town. Together with St. Michael's Carner, parish office and former armory, it was part of town fortification, which protected access road to the castle. These buildings formed a complex on Marienberg Hill, also known as Marienberg.
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St. Michael's Carner
Except for Trenčín Castle, the carner it is the only substantially undamaged Gothic building in the town. The Carner was built in the second half of the 15th century as a bone house (kostnica), near the Parish church. Its rear wall connects to the original city fortification. In the begining of the 16th century the over-ground part was added. After a fire destroyed the church in 1528, it served as a temporary chapel and place of...