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 in 1069.

Ancient Latin inscriptions call this place Lugarizio, they are dated 179, they report the victory of the Roman legion over the Germanic tribes. The ancient city with a thousand-year history has prepared many mysteries and is waiting for 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. It appeared here in 1069. Its most famous owner was the influential aristocrat Matush Czak.

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

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

The tower is now high 32 meters... On both sides of it you can see the biblical inscription in Latin: "If the Lord does not protect the city, the watchman is vainly awake." 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 building of the city administration belongs to the 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 this building that began to be considered the main building of the city administration.

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 the roof. This is a very interesting landmark in terms of architectural style, and the building still houses city officials, and city meetings are held here.

Each city has its own special legends and stories about lovers. There is also a unique legend in Trencin that shows the power of love. According to her, once the 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 who was madly in love with Fatima. He offered the Lord a good deal for the exchange of prisoners, because the soldiers were also 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 was able to get water from the rock under the castle.

Every day for three years, Omar pounded the hardest path in the rock to underground waters, dug the earth and crushed stones, only the love of Fatima, 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 Trencin.

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

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 church from the 13th century. 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 exposed to a 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 murals telling about the life of Christ and his mother, the Theotokos. 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 a significant migration, and by the end of the 19th century, Jews made up a quarter of the city's population. During the long years of their residence, synagogues and Jewish schools were built here.

The largest synagogue that has survived to this day was built in 1909. This miracle of architecture is a prime example of a construction in which the decoration was reduced while maintaining the monumental classical forms. Major repairs were carried out in 1974-1984, the dome with an oriental motif has been preserved, the original chandelier in the center has been preserved.

The small chapel on the west side of the building retains its original furniture. There is also a memorial plaque on which 1350 victims of the Holocaust from Trencin are indicated. The synagogue is included in the draft of the Slovak Jewish Heritage Route.

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

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

House of Katov, or the house of the executioner

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

In Trencin there is such a building, this is the Katow house, or in another way the executioner's house, which existed already in 1607. It is a typical stone building of that time.

In the 17th century, this building was a city prison. Now this cultural monument is under the jurisdiction of the Trenčín Museum. In 2004, two permanent exhibitions dedicated to law and order in the history of the city were 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 wheels and motorcycle wheels from before and after the war, as well as various equipment.

From the collection of antiquity, the most interesting is the reconstruction of a wooden cart from the Stone Age. Also interesting are the wheels of cars, locomotives, F1 racing cars. Museum working hours: Mon. - Fri. from 8-00 to 16-00.

Location: Gen. M. R. Štefánika - 6.

Spa town Teplice near Trencin

Trencianske Teplice is a spa town located 15 km from Trencin. It attracts a lot of vacationers and gives healing to people suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system.

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

Here you can go cycling, hiking, devote a day to fishing or horse riding. And in summer, the International Festival of Classical Music is held here. The city has many interesting sites, such as old churches. Trenčinské 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 that is part of the White Carpathians. A church and a monastery are built right in the caves in the Gothic style.

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

The gathering takes place on Trencin Square, then the 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 the trip around the city of Trencin.

A pleasant atmosphere of relaxation and a leisurely walk is given to residents and guests of the city by the park of Milan Rastislav Stefanik. It is located between the railroad. Bus station and city center.

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

The Brezina forest park stretches in the vicinity of the town of Trencin. The park is suitable for walking, jogging and mountain biking. In the winter season with a lot of snow, it is a great 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 sports activities, you can simply enjoy outdoor activities here. There is a hotel with good food, a children's playground made of quality natural materials. The park gives a beautiful view of the north-eastern part of the city of Trencin, rocks with pine trees on the tops of the mountains.

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Trencin is located in the western part and is a popular tourist center of the country. The city belongs to the Trenčín region and has a long history. Despite its small size, it has a number of historical and cultural attractions, of great interest to travel lovers.

Peculiarities

In the Middle Ages, Trenčín was built around an imposing castle located on a hill, among picturesque cliffs. It is this majestic structure that is the symbol of today's city and serves as its original emblem. It has a well-developed infrastructure, convenient transport links with other settlements and regions of Slovakia, there are entertainment venues, museums and interesting places. The hotel industry is mainly represented by cozy 3- and 4-star hotels, as well as compact guest houses, campgrounds and boarding houses. In addition to the excursion program, guests of the city can take an unforgettable walk on Lake Vah, sunbathe on the local beaches or visit local restaurants, appreciating the taste of national Slovak cuisine.

general information

The territory of Trencin covers an area of ​​82 sq. km, with a population of slightly less than 57,000 people. Local time lags behind Moscow by 1 hour in summer and 2 in winter. The time zone is UTC + 1 and UTC + 2 in summer. Telephone code + (421) 032. Official website www.trencin.sk.

A brief excursion into history

The first mentions of the city in historical annals date back to the 11th century, when a castle was built here, and later, around it, houses and temples were erected. In 1275, the Hungarian feudal lord Peter Chak received the castle in his possession, but after a couple of decades he handed it over to his son Matush, known in the history of Slovakia as a powerful ruler. At the very beginning of the 15th century, Trencin received the status of a free royal city, and in 1790 it burned down as a result of a devastating fire. It was soon rebuilt and in the middle of the 19th century became an important industrial center of the region. Today, the city still plays a significant role in the industry of the region, although it also serves as its tourist center.

Climate

Trenčín has a temperate climate with cool summers and snowy winters. In the summer months, the average air temperature here is about +17 - +18 degrees. In winter, the thermometer often drops to -10, while the amount of precipitation is quite impressive, which gives winter sports fans a reason to come here from December to February to ride from the snow slides. The largest tourist influx in Trencin is associated with the period from May to September, when the sun is shining and the air is saturated with fresh aromas of flowers and plants.

How to get there

The nearest international airport is located 120 km from the city, in the capital. From there, you can get to the site by fast train in just a couple of hours, or pay less and spend another hour on an impressive bus journey across the vastness. Also, Trencin is connected by bus with several other cities of the country.

Transport

Within the city limits, a bus acts as public transport. The locals often use a bicycle as a means of transportation, which, like a car, can be rented from local rental offices.

Attractions and entertainment

Undoubtedly, the main architectural structure of the city is the medieval fortress, towering at the highest point and representing a whole complex of medieval buildings called Trenciansky Castle. Its oldest building is the Matusova Tower, which has been preserved almost unchanged since the 11th century. The palaces of Ludovit, Barbara and Zapolsky, which are distinguished by their majestic appearance and inaccessibility, draw special attention to themselves. Also noteworthy are the southern defensive buildings, the Cannon Bastion and the King's Tower. Today, Trenčianski Castle has the status of a monument of the historical heritage of Slovakia, in which the interior is now a museum. Its halls display unique exhibits, including ancient weapons, art objects and other archaeological finds of past years. In addition to the main historical landmark of the city, in Trencin you can visit the Church of St. Francis, the Chapel of St. Michael, the Town Hall, the magnificent Peace Square, the Synagogue building and the Bazovsky Museum of Contemporary Art. The most striking and solemn event in the city is the Pohoda Music Festival, which brings together admirers of various musical styles from all over Europe.

Kitchen

Among the specialties, which can be tasted in local restaurants, the "gypsy liver" stands out, which is a fat piece of pork, by the efforts of local masters, which takes the form of a very appetizing meatloaf. Also, in the culinary establishments of Trencin, seafood, vegetable and fruit salads, flour products, potato dishes and various fish delicacies are widely represented. There is an abundance of cafes and eateries on the city streets, and the prices are very reasonable, so it is absolutely impossible to die of hunger here.

Shopping

All kinds of goods are presented in the shops and shops of the city, including glass and porcelain products, as well as all kinds of souvenirs with images of Trenciansky Castle. Shops are usually open from 9 am to 6 pm, 6 days a week, except Sundays, with large-scale shopping centers closing much later.

Trencin embodies the image of Slovakia and allows you to fully appreciate all the advantages of this country. Here you can have a great time walking along the quiet streets or watching the life of the townspeople, sitting in a cozy restaurant, as well as taking a bike ride around the surroundings or admiring the Trenchyansky Castle. In any case, this city can give a lot of pleasant impressions and become one of the most memorable moments while traveling across the lands.

Perhaps, I will not argue with those who consider Slovakia a kind of clone of the Czech Republic, only smaller, poorer and more expensive for tourists. Of course, the country has its own peculiarities, and the longer you are in the country, the more you notice them, but on short trips it seems that you have returned to the Czech Republic again: the same excellent beer, unpretentious but delicious food, picturesque rural landscapes with hailstones on the hilltops and cozy small towns.

Interesting places in Slovakia are arranged in a checkerboard (or square-nested, as you like) order, and therefore it is difficult to build an optimal route. I had five whole days allotted to this country, and I wondered for a long time how to make the path - linearly or by the bush method, but in the end I did not come up with anything better than to move in zigzags. First, I had to get to the western part of the country.

So, on June 8 at lunchtime, after long ordeals associated with bypassing the flood, I managed to break through from Hungary to Slovakia near the town of Shahy. All border bridges were closed, but here the border slightly moves south from the river, and the Slovaks did not want to leave their city completely cut off from the rest of the territory. Therefore, I crossed the border by land, and the evil river - along some unharmed rural bridge.

As a result, the schedule shifted half a day ahead, and I headed west, changing the final point of the day from Komarno to Trnava. The flood no longer touched me, for I had no more business with the valleys:

Compared to Hungary, the Slovak landscapes immediately became hilly and more fun. But this is not all: there have appeared dominants not seen in other countries in the form of nuclear power plants. At first, the nuclear power plant in Mochovce stood for a long time with its eight cooling towers:

Then, after a hundred kilometers, to the north of Trnava, a second, Jaslovsko-Bohunice nuclear power plant arose. At its foot, judging by the abundance of self-pickers, strawberries grew well, and the view as a whole was very phantasmagoric:

With such bright thoughts I drove up to the city of Nitra. Only then did I discover two things: that the Slovaks switched to the euro, and that gasoline in these euros is noticeably more expensive than in all other countries (1.27 per liter of 95th). After filling up with fuel, food from a bag (in the fight against the flood, I never had time to taste Hungarian goulash - by the way, this is a soup, not a second course) and euros from an ATM, I went to get acquainted with the first city of the new country.

Nitra is the regional center (as Wikipedia broadcasts, since the days of the Hungarian Kingdom, "Nitra has become the center of the zupa"), with a huge population for Slovakia - 88 thousand. The city turned out to be large in terms of its territory: some of its districts go beyond the horizon. However, the historic center is easily accessible on foot. First, we go to the main square, Svyatoplukovo in the place. It is about the size of a football field, no less, only round in shape. Nitryanskiy grad in the north is clearly visible from the square:

The castle is a small 11th century fortress on a hill in the bend of the river (one of the turrets can be seen on the right), with the Cathedral of St. Emeram and the spacious bishop's residence. But in hail, in such a heat, it's too lazy to rise, so we will explore what is nearby. And next to it is a giant theater ("divadlo"), similar to the pentagon:

And if we turn the lens in the other direction, we will see a panorama of the western part of the lower city:

In the foreground is the Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, rebuilt many times and therefore completely absent from the lists of architectural masterpieces of Nitra. But on the left you can see the Church of St. Ladislav, part of a large complex of the Order of Piarists on Farskaya Street, which also includes a monastery and a gymnasium. Here it is close up:

It never ceases to amaze how many churches, monasteries and educational institutions were built throughout Europe by monastic orders of Franciscans, Jesuits, Mennonites, etc. In each of the 40 cities I visited, at least one of them was present, and all of them are perfectly preserved.

The piarist church offers a good view of Mount Zobor lying to the north of the city with the TV tower and the ancient church of St. Michael of the 12th century (the oldest in Slovakia). To the right is the already familiar church of the Virgin Mary:

At the end of the short walk, we will walk along the pedestrian Stefanikova Street, built up with eclectic buildings of the 18-20th century, where the usual establishments for the city center are huddled: boutiques, banks, cafes. Interestingly shaped city clock:

There is an original Art Nouveau, unfortunately, very shabby:

But it's time to move on. General fatigue was already showing itself: not having time to get onto the highway, I immediately confused Nitra (where I had just been) with Trnava (where I needed to), and turned at the sign back to Nitra. I came to my senses only when Navik asked if I had lost my mind.

It turned out very fortunately that the place of the overnight stay moved to Trnava: the city is so good that it deserved a longer walk (and a separate report, of course). And the next day, June 9, I turned north to the city of Trencin. It was a must see for the entire Slovak part of the route, but in reality the city was a big disappointment. Yes, there is a high 11th century city, a semblance of an old center of two streets, nice roofs, but overall there is no harmony. The city, however, looks impressive:

And this is not all, to the left stretches a fortress wall, ending in corner fortifications:

Up close, some of the charm dissipates; it becomes clear that the architecture is quite simple, and the castle itself is pretty much renovated.

When I reached the entrance, I saw how the wall grows right out of the rock, but did not go inside - well, they nafik these paid excursions:

There was a yellow parish church near the entrance to the castle, but the views from it were much better than itself. First, we look to the north, to the old center lying below. Surely you recognized the Piarist church with a gymnasium?

How could it be without him. The church in honor of St. Francis of Haversky was built in 1657, in the early Baroque style, and is still as good as new :) To the left you can see the round dome and tower of the synagogue, built in 1913.

Now look at the east side. The old town is quickly ending, and immediately behind it, on the left, the stadium is already visible:

To the right of the stadium there are two Art Nouveau buildings at the end of the street. Palackego, - a bank with a chain of dormers and a 1901 Tatra hotel. pay attention to sundial at the end of the hotel: this is perhaps the main distinguishing feature of all Slovak cities. The sundial is installed wherever possible, it replaces or duplicates the mechanical one, and once I saw the clock on the north side of the building - and then they contrived to catch and calibrate the sunbeam. Still, daylight saving time would be canceled, it would be possible to check what time it is using them.

We go down to the Sturovo site behind the synagogue. There is a cool fountain on the theme of the uncle, who is crawling out of the sewer manhole, loved by the Slovak people (there is also a famous sculpture in Bratislava):

There is also a town hall with a city tower on the square. Despite their simple appearance, both buildings are from the 17th century:

However, enough architecture, it's time to switch to people. Slovak girls(as opposed to Czech women) well-groomed and pretended to be dolls. Not all, of course, but half for sure:

There are even blondes:

They like to sit not only on the steps of temples, but also near city fountains:

Or just sunbathe on the benches:

Men, on the other hand, are different. If in the Czech Republic one type predominates strongly: chubby, always with a wheat mustache, sometimes with a wide beard (it seemed that in all Czech shops and shops where I looked, there was a mafia of twins), then in Slovakia there are all sorts of things. However, I would call our Mr. Pochinok the most typical Slovakian.

Well, okay, distracted, and we still have to go and go. From Trencin, I abruptly changed direction to the southeast, and headed for the mining town of Banska Stiavnica. Despite the fact that I stayed there for a short time and stupidly, I snapped pictures for a separate post. The day was drawing to a close, and I went to Banska Bystrica to spend the night.

Banska Bystrica, like Nitra, Trnava and Trencin, is also a large regional center (81 thousand inhabitants). There are trolleybuses on it, and in the morning of the next (working) day I found a 10-kilometer traffic jam from the suburbs. The historical center of the city resembles a bottle in shape: a large rectangular main square opens out with a narrow neck of Dolnaya Street towards the new city.

However, it was hard to find pensions in the city. There were two pensions in the center, but even on the Internet I knew that they would rip off 40 euros, and did not even bother to meddle. Having abandoned the car somewhere in the courtyard of the Khrushchevs (and here, as in other cities, the historic center bordered on new buildings without crossing), for the first time in the whole trip I went out for an evening inspection, without guaranteeing myself an overnight stay. When it got dark, I still took care of the overnight stay. Finding the very first unaccounted pension with my eyes, I entered the reception. There were no places, but the owner called where necessary and arranged for me to be accommodated in a hotel on the outskirts, in some nine-story building. It was cheap and cheerful, but the main thing - I had to go by car to drink evening beer :)

The main square of Bistrica, Nameste SNP (Slovak People's Uprising) is not only beautiful - it is magnificent, ideal and architecturally perfect. Won in my nomination "The Best Square in Europe":

This is a general view from the southwest, as if from the neck of a bottle. From left to right: the episcopal palace (with large windows), the bell tower of the church "Nane of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary", the bell tower of the local castle Barbican, the Clock Tower, the Mariinsky or Plague Column (Morovy Stlp, whitening just under the tower a little to the left), the church of St. Francis of Haversky (18-19 centuries, of course - Jesuit).

In the center of the square, not at all spoiling, but on the contrary, complementing its general view, there is a black obelisk to Soviet soldiers-liberators. And no one fucking carries it or dismantles it, but they lay wreaths of fresh flowers:

Let's take a closer look at the corner of the square where the Clock Tower and the Jesuit Church are:

Now to the opposite corner diagonally. Here the main place is occupied by the so-called. House of Benitsky (Hungarian count) with a loggia and columns on the second floor:

Along the perimeter of the square, there are pubs in a continuous row (that is, they will not give food there), but note that their umbrellas do not block the view. Well, perhaps just a little:

This is again the right side of the square. In the houses - museums, regional ministries, art galleries; but even their facades look like a museum:

On the same side we see Thurzo's palace, another rich Hungarian (now there is a Museum of the Region). The building impresses with its facade decoration and bas-reliefs:

Under it is an arch where you can go down to the embankment of the Chron River:

But we will not go to the river, but down along Dolnya street:

It overlooks the modern city with its skyscrapers, shopping centers and overpasses, but in front of it there are still interesting old houses, like this one with a sundial:

And the street and the entire old center ends with the Church of St. Elzbiet with an original portal. The mountain in the background is already on the other bank of the Chron, so to speak, in Zakhronye:

Having carefully walked around the entire square with a camera, I did not forget to determine which cafe serves dark Sharish, and having solved the problem of overnight stay, I returned here in the late afternoon, but for a cultural holiday :)

The next morning, the path lay directly east, but this is a different part of the country, and a completely different story.

Center Povazhya, city TRENCHIN located under the glorious Trenčín Castle is not only a city with a rich history, but also with a varied present, close ties with the closest neighbors - Moravia and the Czech Republic.

Today's TRENCHIN(56 365 inhabitants) is the administrative center of the county and region, is one of the most important cities in Slovakia with a rich cultural and social life, this was helped, among other things, by the emergence of the University of Trenčín. Among the events that bring the most guests to Trencin, the summer music festival is worth mentioning. Pohoda, various international exhibitions (the most important is "Trencin - the city of fashion") and Film Festival organized jointly with the nearby spa town of Trencianske Teplice.

STORY

Inscription on the steep wall of the Trenchan castle rock, confirming that there were Roman legionaries on this land, was carved in memory of the victory over the Quads in 179.

The first written mention of the village located at the foot of the majestic castle and next to the old trade route dates back to 1111. The settlement developed very quickly during the reign of Matus Cak, who became the ruler of almost the entire modern territory of Slovakia. He was subordinate to about 30 Slovak cities. In the Middle Ages, Trencin received various privileges and rights. King Sigismund of Luxembourg in 1412 upgraded it to free royal city with equal rights, which at that time were, for example, the residents of Budin.

In the second half of the 19th century, Trenčín became a well-known commercial and industrial center of the central Povazhie, and at the same time the railway connection with ilina ended. In the second half of the 20th century, primarily the sewing, food and machine-building industries developed, and soon construction also began to lead in the city. After 1989, the historical center of the city revived again, and most of the historical monuments were reconstructed.

ATTRACTION

Monuments in the historic city center are part of city ​​reserve of monuments... Roman military settlement Laugaricio is the northernmost point of expansion of the legionnaires of Emperor Marcus Aurelius in central Europe. The inscription on the sheer wall of the Trenčán castle hill, carved in memory of the victory over the quads in 179, is now available to guests from the glass niche of the hotel "Elizabeth".

The dominant feature of the city and the entire Povazhye is Trenchan castle, which hosts various concerts, medieval games and exciting night tours throughout the year. The castle is best known for its powerful owner Matush Chak Trenchansky, who was called also "Mr. Vaga and Tatras"... Perhaps the most famous object is Well of love depth of 80 meters.

There is a fortified area on a gentle slope between the castle and the city center Marianska gora... There is a church here, from which you can go to the center of covered wooden corridor, built in 1568.

Piarist monastery and church on Peace Square in the city center were built in the 17th century in the early Baroque style. The monastery hosts classical music concerts in summer.

From the city tower a wonderful view opens up to all the dominants of the city, including the popular fountain with water figure on Sturova Square and Jewish synagogue in oriental style.

EXCURSION ADVICE

Go for a pleasant walk in the forest park Brezina, which can be accessed directly from the city center. A popular destination is also pilgrimage site Skalka with a church and the ruins of an old monastery,

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 in Slovakia, according to the tourist avenues and local residents. The beauty and grace of the city's architecture is emphasized by the natural splendor in which Trencin is immersed.

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

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

You can often hear in Slovakia that Trencin is a “city of fashion”, which is associated with the historical production orientation of the city: high-quality fabrics are made here and women's clothing is sewn (currently these are brands such as Slovakotex, Merina, K-Tex, Trecom, Broadway etc.).

A trip to Trencin usually means a relaxing sightseeing holiday that suits everyone. In a nearby resort "Trencianske Teplice" you can improve your health (the resort is especially famous for its spa treatments). Trencin will also delight fans of outdoor activities with its hiking and cycling trails in the mountains. In addition, you can go down the river by canoe and rafts.

Region	Trencin Region
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Population density	677 people / km 2
Timezone	UTC + 1 (UTC + 2 in summer)
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Climate and weather

The town 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). During the winter months, there are no strong cold winds here, as a natural defense has been formed around the city: the Strazhevskie Mountains - in the northeast and the White Carpathians - on the west side.

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

Nature

The beautiful Trencin, surrounded by flowers, is located on the picturesque banks of the longest river in Slovakia, the Vah River. To the north-east of the city, the peaks of the Strazhevskaya mountain system rise, in the west, the foothills of the White Carpathians begin, separating Slovakia from the neighboring Czech Republic. The slopes of the mountains, which can be admired from almost anywhere in Trencin, are covered with magnificent forests, dominated by beech, oak and hornbeam tree species.

Part of the city is on a mountain range Goat Vrhy, on which the Brezina forest park is located, where you can walk, breathe in the clean pine air, listen to the cheerful murmur of streams and a 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 in translation from the Slovak language means "birch".

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

sights

The castle is the symbol of the city Trenchyansky Castle... It was first mentioned in chronicles in 1069, then the castle was repeatedly completed and, finally, in the 15th century, it acquired the form in which it can be seen today. The fire of 1790, which destroyed most of the city, caused significant damage to the medieval castle, but much was subsequently rebuilt. According to legend, under the Trenčianske Castle there is a secret tunnel connecting the castle with the oldest pilgrimage site in Slovakia - Rolling over Wagom... This is a monastery complex built in a hole in the rock, next to which there is a cave where in the X-XI centuries the hermits Saint Andrew Svorad and Saint Benedict lived. There are three palaces on the territory of Trenčiansky Castle, the Matusov tower (the oldest building), a bastion and a dungeon. A magnificent view of the city and its surroundings opens up from the height of the castle hill.

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 stairs were built in 1568 and played an important role in the defense of the city.

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

Among religious buildings, the most interesting is Parish Church, Church and Monastery of the Order of the Piarists, Lutheran Church, Jewish Synagogue.

Not far from Trencin there are such interesting sights as ruins of the Beckov castle on a high rock and Chakhtitsa castle, notorious for its mistress Alzhbeta Bathory, who allegedly committed the massacre of young girls in her castle.

Nutrition

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

Residence

The choice of hotels in Trencin is certainly not as great as in Bratislava, but it is still easy for travelers to find a place to stay. The best hotels in the city are the four-star Tatra and Magnus, with rates ranging from 42 to 163 € per person per night. The three-star Pod Hradom, Praha, Most Slavy and others have proven themselves perfectly, the minimum price of which is 35 €. The two-star Hotel Brezina is located directly in the Brezina forest park.

There are a large number of cozy guest houses in the city, where accommodation will cost at least 20 € per person.

Entertainment and recreation

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

The beauty of Trencin and the surrounding area can be admired on a hot air balloon flight.

Fans of water activities should visit the swimming pool in the center of Trečín, on the territory of which there is also an open-air swimming pool. Swimming in the summer pool, you can admire the Trenčín 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 the center of all kinds of celebrations and festivals. When planning a trip to Trencin with children, it is worth planning your trip in June to get on 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. Film lovers at this time should visit the Artfilm film festival.

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

• classical music festival Trenčín Musical Spring,
• Pádivého Trenčín- wind instruments festival,
• 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, viewers attend various theatrical performances, performances of modern dance, cinema, presentations of literature, design and visual arts, and also get the opportunity to live communication on various topical topics of concern to modern youth.

Purchases

A unique gift from Trencin will be a ceramic item purchased in shop-museum of Vojtech Zamarovsky... Here you can buy ceramic dishes recreated according to ancient finds, as well as models of a modern designer line.

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

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 am to 8:00 pm, but there is also a 24-hour Tesco hypermarket.

Transport

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

You can also take a taxi. All taxis are equipped with meters.

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

Connection

Calls abroad can be made from the post offices of Trenčín, as well as from a public pay phone, by purchasing 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 Wi-Fi internet access.

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 the rules of the road, take care of the safety of your belongings, and not go far into the mountains without a guide.

Business climate

Traditionally, Trencin is considered the city of fashion in Slovakia, which is why it often hosts international exhibitions dedicated to this particular area of ​​culture and economy. Trencin hosts C hildrenґs 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 power engineering, etc. During the exhibitions, seminars, conferences, presentations of the latest products are held.

Every year Trencin becomes more and more attractive city for investment. This is primarily due to the favorable geographic location, the development of transport infrastructure, the proximity of a popular resort, high qualifications and low labor costs. So, in the fall of 2011, a large center for the development of automotive systems (Engineering Center of Johnson Controls Automotive Group) was opened in Trencin, which was associated with the massive relocation of automotive factories to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

The property

So far, real estate in Trencin has not attracted much interest from foreign buyers. Although in the near future the situation may change, since ecologically clean regions are gaining more and more value 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 Trenciansky region is 660 €.

In the warm season, streets, squares, parks, squares and even the outskirts 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 forest lawns.

Photo and video filming on the territory of Trenčín 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, as on weekends people from nearby villages come to Trencin to shop and just relax.