Trenčín castle castle, preserved

Trenčín « Trenčín « Trenčín region (Trenčín historic region)

A castle, originated in the 10th century, later rebuilt and extended. It was damaged by fire in. Reconstruction started after 1945. In March 2003 a part of its western fortification (1100 tons) fell down.

Historic names

Trenčiansky hrad, Trenčín; 1193 castrum de Trenchin, 1208 castrum Trincinensis, 1232 castrum Trencyn

Location N48.894209,E18.044738

On the rocky hill above Trenčín.

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Access

From the railway and the bus station Trencin:
Go through Park M. R. Štefánika and SNP square, on Mierové square turn left and via Matúšova street to the church. Then use the access road to the castle.