Stories about a trip to Trencin. Sights and interesting places in Trencin: overview and photos. How to get to Trencin from Bratislava

In the north-west of Slovakia, 10 km from the Czech border, on the banks of the Vah River lies the city of Trencin - the most beautiful city Slovakia, according to tourist brochures and local residents. The beauty and elegance of urban architecture is emphasized by the natural splendor in which Trencin is immersed.

10% of the population of Trencin are students of local educational institutions, which could not but affect the general atmosphere of the city: there seems to be a certain lightness and carelessness in the air, inherent in all college towns in the world.

The first mention of the city dates back to 1111, but there is evidence that settlements existed on the site of modern Trencin back in the Stone Age. Latin inscriptions on the castle wall, dated 179, indicate the presence of Roman soldiers here during the wars between the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribes. The most famous historical figure of Trencin is the Hungarian feudal lord Matus Csak, who ruled in Slovakia from 1302 to 1321, and his residence was in Trencin.

You can often hear in Slovakia that Trencin is a “fashion city”, which is due to the city’s historical industrial focus: high-quality fabrics are made here and women’s clothing is sewn (currently brands such as Slovakotex, Merina, K-Tex, Trecom, Broadway etc.).

A trip to Trencin usually involves a relaxing excursion holiday that suits everyone. At a nearby resort "Trenčanske Teplice" you can improve your health (the resort is especially famous for its spa treatments). Trencin will also delight lovers of active recreation with its hiking and cycling trails in the mountains. In addition, here you can go down the river in canoes and rafts.

Region	Trencin Region
Population
Population density	677 people/km 2
Timezone	UTC+1 (in summer UTC+2)
Postal code
International dialing code

Climate and weather

The city of Trencin is located in a temperate climate zone with mild, humid winters with an average air temperature of 0...+2 °C and warm summers (+20...+22 °C). In the winter months there are no strong cold winds here, since there is natural protection around the city: the Strazhevsky Mountains in the northeast and the White Carpathians on the western side.

It is worth planning a trip to Trencin for the period from May to September: during these months the weather is sunny and clear, but in the cold season the city is often foggy and cloudy.

Nature

Beautiful, flower-filled Trenčín is located on the picturesque banks of the longest river in Slovakia, the Váh River. To the northeast of the city rise the peaks of the Strazhevo mountain system, in the west the foothills of the White Carpathians begin, separating Slovakia from the neighboring Czech Republic. The mountain slopes, which can be admired from almost anywhere in Trencin, are covered with magnificent forests, the dominant tree species of which are beech, oak and hornbeam.

Part of the city is located on a mountain range Goat Hills, where the Brezina forest park is located, where you can take walks, breathe clean pine air, listen to the cheerful murmur of streams and the variety of birds. Scots pine, black pine, maple, beech, larch, elm, and several types of acacia grow in the park. But there are practically no birches, despite the fact that Brezina means “birch” in Slovak.

Near Trencin there are several mineral springs of local importance, and 13 km away is one of the best health resorts - “ Trencianske Teplice", the thermal waters of which are fed by five natural geysers, producing 22 liters of mineral water per second.

Attractions

The symbol of the city is the castle Trenčiansky Castle. It was first mentioned in chronicles in 1069, then the castle was repeatedly completed and, finally, in the 15th century it acquired the appearance in which it can be seen today. The fire of 1790, which destroyed most of the city, also caused significant damage to the medieval castle, but much was subsequently restored. According to legend, there is a secret tunnel under Trenčian Castle that connects the castle with the oldest pilgrimage site in Slovakia - Skalkoy-nad-vahom. This is a monastery complex built in a hole in the rock, next to which there is a cave where the hermits St. Andrew Svorad and St. Benedict lived in the 10th-11th centuries. On the territory of Trenčian Castle there are three palaces, the Matus Tower (the oldest building), a bastion and a dungeon. From the height of the castle hill there is a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings.

The most important sights of Trencin also include Parish stairs, connecting the city center (from the Parish Church) with the castle and further - with the Brezinsky forest park. The staircases were built in 1568 and played an important role in the defense of the city.

A unique attraction of Trencin is Executioner's House, where today the exhibition of the city museum is located "Law and order in old Trencin".

Among the religious buildings, the greatest interest is Parish Church, Church and Monastery of the Piarist Order, Lutheran Church, Jewish Synagogue.

Not far from Trenčín there are such interesting sights as ruins of Beckov Castle on a high cliff and Chakhtitsa Castle, notorious for its owner Alzbeta Bathory, who allegedly committed mass murders of young girls in her castle.

Nutrition

On the streets of Trencin you will find many restaurants and cafes, pubs and bars, and coffee shops. There are also restaurants in the best hotels and guest houses in the city. There is usually live music playing there. Good Slovak wine is served in specialized wine restaurants (Vinotéka Južanka). There is a good inexpensive fast food restaurant in Trencin, Somergastro, where you can try both Slovak and international cuisine. In addition to national Slovak cuisine, places specializing in Italian cuisine are common in the city: Pizzeria Briciola, Marmaris, Venezia, Dantes Pizza, etc.

Accommodation

The choice of hotels in Trencin is certainly not as wide as in Bratislava, but travelers can still easily find a place to stay. The best hotels in the city are the four-star Tatra and Magnus, with prices ranging from 42 to 163 € per person per night. The three-star Pod Hradom, Praha, Most Slavy and others have proven themselves to be excellent. minimum price in which is 35 €. Directly in the Brezina Forest Park is the two-star Hotel Brezina.

The city has a large number of cozy guest houses, accommodation in which will cost at least 20 € per person.

Entertainment and relaxation

You can diversify your stay in Trencin by visiting the city’s art galleries ( Milos Alexander Bazovsky Gallery and City Gallery) and museums ( Trencin Museum, Wheel Museum). Fans of theater arts can visit Trenčín Castle Theatre, Musical Theater or Normalka Theater.

You can admire the beauty of Trenčín and the surrounding area by taking a hot air balloon flight.

Fans of water activities should visit the swimming pool in the center of Trečín, which also has an outdoor pool. While swimming in the summer pool you can admire the Trencin Castle. From May to September, active tourists are offered canoeing or rafting on the Vag River, which is suitable for both professionals and beginners, since the Vag is considered a safe mountain river.

Every year Trencin becomes a center for all kinds of holidays and festivals. When planning a trip to Trencin with children, it is worth scheduling your trip in June to experience a fun and unforgettable Clown Day, when adults and children have fun together. On June 1, International Children's Day, numerous performances for children are held on the streets of the city. Cinema lovers should visit the Artfilm film festival at this time.

From April to September the city delights its residents and guests with numerous musical events:

• festival classical music Trenčín musical spring,
• Pádivého Trenčín— festival of wind instruments,
• Pri Trenčianskej bráne- folk music festival,
• Jazz pod thraldom- international jazz music festival.

And, of course, the most popular Bažant Pohoda is the largest open-air cultural event in Slovakia.

The main program of the Bažant Pohoda festival includes concerts in the genres of rock, punk, jazz, rave, reggae, folk, pop and many others. During the festival, spectators attend various theatrical performances, performances of modern dance, cinema, presentations of literature, design and fine arts, and also have the opportunity to lively communicate on various current topics that concern modern youth.

Purchases

A unique gift brought from Trencin will be a ceramic product purchased in Vojtech Zamarovsky's store-museum. Here you can buy ceramic dishes recreated from ancient finds, as well as models from a modern designer line.

All kinds of souvenirs can be bought in Dora and Eugenika stores, and local jewelry stores (Zlatokov, Goldsmith's) offer magnificent original jewelry to city guests.

There are many shopping centers and supermarkets in Trencin, offering their customers goods for every taste (JUŽANKA, Baumax, Laugaricio, Billa). Most are open from 8:00 to 20:00 pm, but there is also a 24-hour Tesco hypermarket.

Transport

Urban public transport Trencin is represented by buses. The cost of a one-time travel ticket is 0.45 € if the ticket is purchased from a machine at the bus stop (DK), and 0.65 € if purchased from the driver. A night ticket will cost 1 €. Children under 6 years of age and seniors over 70 years of age travel free in Trenčín, and there are discounts for students.

You can also use taxi services. All taxis are equipped with meters.

Trencin can be easily reached by train from Bratislava, Zilina and Kosice, as about a dozen high-speed trains run between these cities every day and stop in Trencin. The cost of such a trip from Bratislava will be about 10 €. To get to Trencin from Bratislava by private car, you need to take the D1 highway. It will take about an hour to cover a distance of 124 km. The E50 road leads to the Czech city of Brno.

Connection

You can call abroad with post offices Trencin, as well as by street pay phone, buying a card at a newsstand. You can also use the services of local mobile operators(Orange, T-Mobile, Telefonica O2), which also sell SIM cards for wireless Internet access.

Almost all hotels, hotels, guest houses and motels in Trencin provide their clients with free access to the Internet via Wi-Fi.

Safety

Trencin is considered a very calm and safe city for both locals and visitors. But here, as in any other place, you should follow traffic rules, take care of the safety of your belongings, and do not go far into the mountains without a guide.

Business climate

Traditionally, Trencin is considered a fashion city in Slovakia, and therefore international exhibitions dedicated to this particular area of ​​culture and economics are often held here. Every year Trencin hosts C hildren's World, an exhibition of goods for children and children's fashion. The city also hosts the most important international business exhibitions of rescue, fire and security equipment; electrical engineering, electronics and energy, etc. During the exhibitions, seminars, conferences, and presentations of the latest products are held.

Every year Trencin becomes an increasingly attractive city for investment. First of all, this is due to the beneficial geographical location, developed transport infrastructure, proximity to a popular resort, high qualifications and low labor costs. Thus, in the fall of 2011, a large development center opened in Trencin automotive systems(Engineering Center of Johnson Controls Automotive Group), which was associated with the massive relocation of automobile manufacturing plants to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Real estate

So far, real estate in Trencin has not attracted much interest from foreign buyers. Although the situation may change in the near future, as environmentally friendly regions are becoming increasingly valuable in the world. Today, the most attractive property is not in the city itself, but near the resort of Trencianske Teplice. The average cost of 1 m2 of housing in the Trencian region is 660 €.

In the warm season, streets, squares, parks, squares and even the surroundings of Trencin are literally buried in flowers, but it should be remembered that in Slovakia there are large fines for picking flowers - both from flower beds and on forest lawns.

Photo and video filming on the territory of Trencin Castle is paid (0.7 and 1.7 €, respectively), therefore, in order to avoid problems during the excursion, you need to buy a permit in advance. In winter, you can only enter the castle grounds until 15:30.

At the end of the week, it is difficult to find a place in many establishments, since people from nearby villages come to Trencin on weekends to shop and just relax.

And so, I will continue to talk about my summer trip to Hungary-Slovakia and a little bit of the Czech Republic.
Today about the Slovak city of Trencin (Trencin - “with” with a dash) and the castle of the same name...

We stopped by Trencin by chance while driving from Budapest to Zilina.
We saw a castle on the mountain on the right and decided to turn around.
Only later did we find out that this is one of the largest and oldest castles in Slovakia.

The castle is located on a mountain, and the city itself lies under the mountain.
The old part of the city is quite small.

There is a synagogue
1.

one of the few streets of the old city...
2

The city is very old. founded on the site where the Roman legion Laugarizio stood.
there are almost no tourists
3

this view is very reminiscent of a city about which I wrote several times...
And when I went up to the castle, such an association arose more than once...
did this remind you of anything?)))
4

Piarist Monastery
5

Church of St. Francis
6

7

This covered street leads up the hill to the castle
8

Entrance to the castle.
They sell tickets right there.
for 5 euros - you go and see for yourself.
for 12 - excursion. To be honest, it’s not really needed there))) To get around everything and see - 20-30 minutes
9

10

view of the city from the site near the castle
11

The castle was built back in 1069.
The main tower and the chambers around it.
12

13

the road along the second defensive wall leads to the castle courtyard
14

15

but first there's this bridge
16

View from the bridge - the Vag River flows through the city and joins the Ina River
17

Entrance to the castle courtyard
18

19

Watchtower
You can climb to the top
20

view of part of the castle from the tower
21

Near the castle (in the outer courtyard) there are houses where they show how to shoot a bow, how to forge in a forge, etc.
a little higher, on a hill, a falcon sat alone...
22

No, well, it looks a lot like a fortress in

There is a beautiful and interesting city in the west of Slovakia. This city is Trencin. In the middle of it rises a large rock, and on it stands a castle built back in 1069.

Ancient Latin inscriptions call this place Laugarizio, dated to the year 179, and report the victory of the Roman legion over the Germanic tribes. An ancient city with a thousand-year history has prepared many mysteries and awaits travelers. It contains many attractions and interesting places.

Trencin Castle is a national cultural monument of the city. It ranks third among the largest attractions in Slovakia. He appeared here in 1069. Its most famous owner was the influential aristocrat Matusz Csak.

The castle rises above the city, which gives it an even more majestic appearance. The castle complex includes several palaces and the Matus Tower, built in the 11th century in the Romanesque style, but rebuilt with Gothic features. Now you can see an exhibition of military armor and weapons. From here you can climb the narrow stairs leading to the observation deck of the tower and enjoy magnificent views of the city.

The city tower gate was built as part of the city's fortifications in the early 15th century. Since the Middle Ages they have served as the western entrance to the main square of the city. Over its long years of existence, the gate and tower were rebuilt many times.

The tower is now tall 32 meters. On both sides you can see the biblical inscription in Latin: “If the Lord does not protect the city, the watchman watches in vain.” Every day from 10-00 to 18-00 you can get inside the tower and climb its stairs to the balcony - an observation deck from where a beautiful view opens.

The city government building is an architectural landmark of the city. For a long time there was no town hall in the city. Members of the city municipality held their meetings in their own homes, which caused a lot of discontent and controversy. In 1663, this building was purchased, and it was it that became considered the main building of the city government.

In 1708 it completely burned down and was restored only 20 years later. Further reconstructions greatly changed its appearance, which was reflected in the facades and roof. This is a very interesting landmark in terms of architectural style, and the building still houses city government employees, and city meetings are held here.

Every city has special legends and tales about lovers. Trencin also has a unique legend that shows the power of love. According to it, one day a lord returned to his castle from a battle with the Turks, he brought a lot of wealth and captives, one of them was the girl Fatima.

Soon a young man appeared in the city - Lobster, madly in love with Fatima. He offered the lord a good deal to exchange prisoners, since there were also soldiers in Turkish captivity. The lord agreed to everything except the exchange of Fatima, and only laughed, saying that he could let her go if Omar managed to get water from the rock under the castle.

Every day for three years, Omar made a difficult path through the rock to underground waters, dug the earth and crushed stones, only Fatima’s love, which he felt even through the majestic walls of the castle, gave him strength. And he succeeded, he was able to get water at a depth of 70 meters. The lord released the captive, and the lovers returned to their home. Now everyone can look at this well and feel the power of love.

The foundation stone of St. Anne's Chapel was laid on April 26, 1767, and a year later the chapel was illuminated. The chapel belongs to the Roman Catholic parish of the city of Trencin.

The main element in the interior of the church is the image of Christ proclaiming God's truth to the gathered people. It was installed in 1886, and was performed by the famous sculptor Emil Zhen from Vienna. Above the main altar there is an image of the patron saint of the church - St. Anne. The stained glass windows were made by priest Emile Prokop, who served for many years in the Notre Dame Church.

The parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most valuable and oldest sacred buildings in the city. It belongs to the Roman Catholic parish of Trencin. It was built in 1324 on a hill called Marienberg, on the site of an old 13th century church. The church was destroyed by fire several times. And in 1790, during a severe fire, three of the four bells in the tower melted.

Only a small bell was saved, and the tower itself was rebuilt. Then in 1886 it was again subjected to fire, then a complete reconstruction was carried out. Believing tourists should definitely visit this church; its interior is worthy of admiration. Here you can see 13 wonderful paintings telling about the life of Christ and his mother, the Virgin Mary. The altar was installed in 1925.

In the past, many Jews lived in the city, especially in its historical part. The first mention of them in written documents dates back to 1300. And in the second half of the 17th century there was significant migration, and by the end of the 19th century Jews made up a quarter of the city's population. Over the many years of their residence, synagogues and Jewish schools were built here.

In 1909, the largest synagogue was built, which has survived to this day. This architectural marvel is a striking example of construction that reduced decoration while preserving monumental classical forms. A major renovation was carried out in 1974-1984, the dome with an oriental motif was preserved, and the original chandelier in the center was preserved.

The small chapel at the west end of the building retains its original furniture. There is also a memorial plaque on which 1,350 victims of the Holocaust from Trenčín are listed. The synagogue is included in the Slovak Jewish Heritage Route project.

Terrible plague epidemics claimed millions of lives. They left a deep mark on the history of all mankind. Trencin also encountered this terrible disease, this happened in the summer of 1710.

As a result, he died 1600 people. In memory of these terrible events, a monument was erected in the city - the Encounter with the Plague or the Pillar of the Holy Trinity. It is located in the middle of Peace Square, made in the Baroque style in the 18th century.

Katov's house, or the executioner's house

Time is merciless over human creations, many buildings are subject to destructive effects. But those that have been preserved almost in their original form always attract attention.

There is such a building in Trenčín, this is the Katov’s house, or in other words the executioner’s house, which already existed in 1607. It is a typical building made of stone for that time.

In the 17th century, this building was the city prison. Now this cultural monument is under the jurisdiction of the Trencin Museum. In 2004, two permanent exhibitions dedicated to law and order in the history of the city opened here.

The ETOP Wheel Museum is a museum dedicated to showing the development of the wheel from ancient times to the present day. Here you can see a wheel from 3500 BC, wooden wheels from the 19th and 20th centuries, car and motorcycle wheels from pre- and post-war times, as well as various equipment.

From the collection of antiquities, the reconstruction of a wooden cart from the Stone Age is of greatest interest. Also interesting are the wheels of carriages, locomotives, and F1 racing cars. Museum opening hours: Mon. – Fri. from 8-00 to 16-00.

Location: Gen. M. R. Stefanika - 6.

The resort town of Teplice near Trencin

Trencianske Teplice is resort town, located 15 km from Trencin. It attracts many vacationers and brings health benefits to people suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system and nervous system.

Calcium-sulfur water sources with a temperature of 36-40 degrees Celsius have a beneficial effect on the health of the body.

Here you can go cycling, hiking, spend the day fishing or horse riding. And in the summer the International Classical Music Festival takes place here. The city has many interesting sites, such as ancient churches. Trencinske Teplice has its own unique charm.

The rock garden is located in Western Slovakia, northeast of Trencin. A rock garden, or rock garden, is a rock formation that is part of the White Carpathians. A church and a monastery were built right in the caves in the Gothic style.

The founding date is considered to be 1224. At the site of the monastery there is an entrance to a real cave of hermits. Believers and connoisseurs of mysterious travel will highly appreciate a pilgrimage tour to this wonderful place.

The gathering takes place on Trencin Square, then a procession begins - people in black robes, priests with crosses, representatives of various guilds, each carrying their own flag. All this will leave vivid impressions and diversify your trip around the city of Trencin.

The Milan Rastislav Stefanik Park gives residents and guests of the city a pleasant atmosphere of relaxation and leisurely walks. It is located between the railway. Bus station and city center.

The park was built to host various celebrations and significant meetings. In 1886, a huge number of various types trees, shrubs and flowers. The park contains many sculptures and monuments to famous figures of the city and country.

The Brezina Forest Park extends around the town of Trenčín. The park is suitable for walking, running and mountain biking. In the winter season, with a lot of snow, this is an excellent place for cross-country skiing. The nature trail has been inviting travelers for decades. There are information stands on the territory where visitors can get all the information they are interested in.

In addition to sporting events, you can simply enjoy relaxing in the fresh air. There is a hotel with good food, a children's playground made from high-quality natural materials. The park gives beautiful view to the north-eastern part of the city of Trencin, rock formations with pine trees on the mountain tops.

Trencin, like Bratislava and Nitra, is one of the oldest cities in Slovakia. Its strategic key position in the vicinity of three Carpathian passes at the intersection of trade routes has always made it an important point and leading center of the middle Považia.
The oldest archaeological finds prove the presence of humans in Trencin as early as 200,000 years ago. The ancient settlement is a settled haven of the Magyars culture from the 2nd millennium BC. from the early Bronze Age on the rock and the remains of a settlement of the Lusatian culture of the late Bronze Age from the turn of the 2nd and 1st millennium BC. on the rock and in the adjacent part of Brezina. In the same area, remains of a settlement of the Iron Age Pukhov culture were discovered. In the 2nd and 1st centuries there was a fortified trading settlement, the Celtic population of which maintained trade relations with the Celts of the middle Danube. This confirms the discovery of Celtic coins.
Even before the arrival of the Celts, one of the branches of the famous Amber Route led through the territory of Trencin through the Vlar Gorge and further, along which Etruscan, Greek, and later Roman traders traveled from the Mediterranean region to the Baltic states. Rare amber was brought from the north, for which they paid with luxury goods of ancient artisans and wine.
Trenchian Castle (Trenčiansky hrad).
It arose on the site of an old settlement, which had been here since the Bronze Age right before the arrival of the Slavs. The ancient Great Moravian castle became a royal castle at the time of the emergence of the Hungarian state. The oldest building of the castle is the rotunda, which was probably built in Great Moravian times.

Sights of Trencin.

Roman inscription
The most important Roman epigraphic monument in central Europe north of the Danube. In the last third of the 2nd century, the invasion of the Germanic tribes of the Marcomanni and Quadi unleashed one of the most dangerous conflicts between the Roman Empire and the tribes of the Transdanubian barbarians.

Far steps
The Farish steps of the Renaissance were built in 1568 as a defensive structure along which members of the craft guilds advanced to defend the city walls in the section from Carner St. Michala around the castle...

Relief of Jan Jiskru from Brandis
In 1915 - 1916 in these places, according to the design of Michal Karu, the relief of Victory Hungary (Víťaznej Hungárie), a symbol of the courage of the former Hungary, was carved.

Executioner's house
It can already be seen in the oldest landscape of Trencin from 1580. According to folk tradition, in the 17th century it was the home of a local executioner and at the same time a prison. Most likely, it owes its name to the romantic 19th century, when a local guard lived here. It is the only surviving example of an ancient town house in Trencin.

Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary
It was built in 1324, most likely on the foundations of an even older building from the mid-13th century.

Hotel Tatra
The Tatra Hotel was ordered to be built by Baron Armin Popper in 1901. The hotel was named after the wife of Tsar František Josef Alzsébet “Erzsébet” (the Sissi café is still named after her). In 1919, the hotel was bought by the bank and in 1921 changed the name of the hotel Alzhbeta to Tatra.
Peace Square (Mierové námestie)
In 1652 - 57 the Jesuits built a church and monastery on it.

Plague Column
It was built in the center of the square in 1712 in memory of the victims Trencin suffered in 1710.

Piaristic Church of St. Frantiska Ksaverski
It was founded in 1649 by the Jesuits and the first stone was laid in 1653. The Jesuit, later Piaristic Church of Francis of Ksvere was built in 1657 in the early Baroque style. The construction work was led by Italian-born architects Pietro and Gothard Spazzovci.

Passage Golden Fatima
The original arcade was built after a major fire in 1886 on the site of the Zolotoy Baran Hotel. This is how the square merged with modern Palacka Street.

City Tower
The Lower Gate, today called the City Tower, was built as part of the city's fortifications in the early 15th century. The tower was gradually completed and now has 6 floors and reaches a height of 32 meters.

Synagogue
The Trenčín Synagogue is one of the most beautiful works of its kind in Slovakia. It was built near the old synagogue. It was built in 1913 according to the design of the Berlin architect Dr. Richard Schneibner construction company from Trencin "Fuchs a Niegreisz".

Trenčín is an industrial city in western Slovakia. Located 10 km from the Czech border and 130 km from Bratislava, on the site of the Roman legion of Laugarizio. It is the center of the Trencin region (4501 km², 18 cities) and the Trencin region. The city's population is 58 thousand people.

A little history

The most famous landmark of Trencin is the Castle. The castle, which is the third largest in Slovakia, is located in the highest part of the city. It is divided into upper and lower sections and heavily fortified. The upper part consists of several palace-type buildings surrounding a medieval tower, which is still the highest point in the city. On the hills below the castle is the parish church, reached by ancient steps leading into the nearby streets. In the old town there is a large square with a baroque church, various shops and a city tower. Inside the castle you can find the "Wall of Love". During the summer, many concerts, events and colorful historical re-enactments are held inside.

According to many Slovaks, Trencin is one of the most beautiful cities in Slovakia. The city is located in a picturesque location, on the banks of the Vah River. One of the first historical mentions of the city is the inscription of Roman legionaries, carved on a rock in honor of the victory over the Celtic tribes in 179. At the same time, there is an opinion that the first settlements appeared in this area back in the Stone Age.

In 1412, Trencin received the rights of a free royal city. From the second half of the 19th century, Trenčín became an important industrial city in the middle Považie region.

When approaching Trencin by car or on a trip, you cannot miss this majestic structure, hanging over the city like the nest of a huge bird. This castle is one of the oldest in Slovakia.

In addition to the castle in Trencin, you can see a square, a monastery, churches, an executioner’s house, a Plague Pillar erected in honor of victims of the plague, a six-story Gothic tower, and an ancient sundial.

How to get to Trencin from Bratislava

Trencin is located just 130 km from the capital of the country. By car, you can get to Trencin from Bratislava via the D1 highway; the journey will take about an hour.

The fastest and convenient way get to Trencin by train. High-speed trains depart from Bratislava every day (travel time 2 hours, fare ~10 EUR). You can also take a bus: from Trencin to the capital it takes about 2 hours, to Banska Bistrica about 3 hours.

Culture

Modern Trenčín is an important tourism and textile center in Slovakia.

Slovaks love hockey very much, and their local hockey team, Dukla Trencin, has already become the national champion four times.

There are many good cafes and restaurants in Trencin where you can taste national dishes of Slovakia. You should definitely try Cigánska pečienka - a fatty piece of pork rolled into a roll according to an old recipe.

You can have an inexpensive meal at the local restaurant U Sanera - only national dishes are prepared here and everything is served in very large portions. We recommend checking out the Gazdovska restaurant, which is located next to Mira Square. And if you want to try a restaurant at night, then Basta is the only 24-hour restaurant in the city.

You can listen to live music in a very good establishment - Retro Restaurant, and taste haute cuisine in the restaurant of the Tatra Hotel.

Trencin is a small town, but here you will find many places where you can have a good time, trying traditional dishes and also sipping a glass or two of beer.

If you have enough time, you should definitely visit Trenčianske Teplice, a spa resort near Trenčín. It is famous for its neo-Moorish-style hammams and hot sulfur springs.

Every year the city hosts the popular Pohoda music festival, which attracts young people from all over Europe.

Also in Trencin there are two prestigious universities where you can get a high-quality European education.