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 Karner.

The stairs were damaged during the fires in Trenčín in 1708, 1790, and 1886, but were always subsequently repaired. Left side of the staircase is open with arcades, allowing daylight to flow through. The 101 wooden steps now serve the general public. They connect the city center with the Parish Church complex and castle. They also lead to Brezina forest park, which was planted in the mid-19th century.Parish Stairs are open daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM and can be found at the end of Parson’s Street.

In front of the Parish Stairs, on the right side, stands a stone statue of St. John of Nepomuk (sv. Ján Nepomucký). He is dressed in a canonical robe and fur cloak, holding a biretta in his left hand and a crucifix with the figure of the Crucified in his right hand. An angel kneels at his feet.

Two alliance coats of arms are visible on the pedestal. They belong to Johann Halweil and his wife. Halweil was commander of Trenčín Castle and treasurer of the imperial treasury.

The Latin inscription on the pedestal, DIVO IOANNI NEPOMVCENO PIETAS HALWEILIANA STATVIT, translates as: “Out of pious devotion to St. John of Nepomuk, Halweil had this erected in 1732.”

Virtual tour – Parish stairs

Open: daily 8.00 – 20.00

Entrance fee: for free

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