General Information

Official Sign of TrenčínTrenčín is a city in western Slovakia situated close to the Czech border. It lies approximately 120 km from the capital – Bratislava. The population is more than 56 000. It is the center of Považie Region.

Trenčín is also the administrative centre of Trenčín Regional Government Unit. 9 districts belong there: Bánovce nad Bebravou, Ilava, Myjava, Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Partizánske, Považská Bystrica, Prievidza, Púchov, Trenčín.

Not only because of its advantageous location is Trenčín a very important commercial, economic, cultural and sport center of the region. Many institutions or companies have their seats or branches located here. City is known as the City of Fashion.


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History

Area of Trenčín was inhabited for thousand years. The city belongs to the oldest cities in Slovakia, together with Bratislava and Nitra. In the 14th century (between the years 1302 and 1321) it was a seat of Matúš Čák who unofficially controlled all the country from Castle of Trenčín. In the same century an amazing church was built, later in 17th century a monastery was constructed. City was used by the German army during the World War II.


Sights

Trenčín Castle

Trenčín CastleTrenčiansky hrad (Trenčín Castle) is the third-largest castle in Slovakia. It belongs to the National Cultural Monuments of Slovakia. Castle is situated on a steep slope above the city Trenčín.

History of the castle goes back to the Roman Empire. It was testified by the inscriptions (Latin writing about the victory of the Roman legions over the Germans) on the walls of the castle. The oldest part is a stone rotunda, probably founded during the period of Great Moravia. The castle was also a residence of Matúš Csák who belongs to the biggest legends of Slovakia.

Castle is divided into upper and lower sections. Central medieval tower is surrounded by several palace buildings. The tower is the highest point of the city. An old parish church and a small upper square are situated below the castle, on the hillside. The square is reached by historic stair.

The Lower City Gate

Dolná brána – Mestská veža (The Lower City Gate) in TrenčínGothic tower Dolná brána – Mestská veža (The Lower City Gate) is with its six floors a very high monument. It was built in the 15th century on a square foundations. The tower was later updated in the Renaissance style during the first quater of the 17th century. There was also a mechaical clock in Renesaince style instaled at the top of the tower. In 1934 it was changed to an electric clock. Nowadays it is opened to the public only in the summertime.

Peace Square

Trenčín Peace SquareThe shape of Mierové námestie (Peace Square) has been changed many times during the history. The biggest influence on the changes had the fact that more new building and townhouses were built. During the 17th century Jesuits built a church and a monastery there. In the following centuries more buildings, statues, city hall grew up. The square received its current name in 1962.

Plague Pillar

Plague Pillar in TrenčínAfter the plague hit Trenčín in 1712, Morový stĺp (Plague Pillar) was built in 1712 to commemorate this tragedy.

Music Festival Pohoda

It is the most visited festival in Slovakia and has been organized in Trenčín since 1997. It takes place at the Airport of Trenčín. Thousands of people from many generations come here to see and listen to more world known singers or groups. 3 days festival with many stages, attractions such as bungee jumping, people from whole Europe – learn more about Pohoda festival!


Accommodation

4 star Hotels

Hotel Magnus

  • Address: Považská ul. 1706
  • Tel: 00421/32/748 49 00

Hotel Tatra

  • Address: Gen. M.R.Štefánika 2
  • Tel: 00421/32/650 61 11

3 star Hotels

Grand Hotel

  • Address: Palackého 3477
  • Tel: 00421/32/743 4353

Hotel Pod Hradom

  • Address: Matúšova ul. 12/68
  • Tel: 00421/32/748 1701-2

Hotel S.O.G.

  • Address: Jesenského 598/32
  • Tel: 00421/32/652 19 60

Hotel Praha

  • Address: 17. novembra 7
  • Tel: 00421/32/655 20 20

2 star Hotels

Hotel Brezina

  • Address: Lesopark Brezina
  • Tel: 00421/32/652 81 71

Pensions

Accom Pension

  • Address: Hurbanova 44
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 66 41

Pension Artur

  • Address: Palackého 23
  • Tel: 00421/32/748 10 30

Pension Aurelius

  • Address: Gen. M. R. Štefánika 34
  • Tel: 00421/32/748 12 11

Pension Evergreen

  • Address: Kubranská 8
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 16 71

Exclusive Pension

  • Address: Braneckého 14
  • Tel: 00421/32/649 18 50

Pension Harmonia

  • Address: Gen. M. R. Štefánika 32
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 61 20

Pension Jana

  • Address: Palackého 9
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 00 00

Pension Magnolia

  • Address: Opatovská 22
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 38 89

Royal Pension

  • Address: Vladimíra Roya 19
  • Tel: 00421/32/640 06 60

Pension Tiberia

  • Address: Kukučínova 13
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 15 84


Restaurants

Cafe-Restaurant Rotunda

  • Address: Sadová 6686
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 11 44

Chinese Restaurant Da Si Jiang

  • Address: Hasičská 5
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 07 81

Le Patriot Restaurant

  • Address: Námestie sv. Anny 13
  • Tel: 00421/32/649 10 34

Libresso Gansel

  • Address: Mierové námestie 40
  • Tel: 00421/32/743 48 17

Maron Restaurant

  • Address: Ulica L. Svobodu, OZC Južanka
  • Tel: 00421/32/649 10 53

Artur Restaurant

  • Address: Palackého 23
  • Tel: 00421/32/748 10 26

White Swan Restaurant

  • Address: I. Olbrachta 3
  • Tel: 00421/32/652 96 67

Cinema Movies Club Restaurant

  • Address: Palackého 33
  • Tel: 00421/903 770 948

Emdo Centro Restaurant

  • Address: Nám. sv. Anny 22
  • Tel: 00421/32/652 12 84

Evergreen Restaurant

  • Address: Kubranská 8
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 16 71

Na Kanenci Restaurant

  • Address: Hlavná 21
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 00 83

Perla Restaurant

  • Address: Legionárska 49
  • Tel: 00421/32/652 18 05

Pod hradnou skalou Restaurant

  • Address: Matúšova 75
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 60 92

Trenčan Restaurant

  • Address: Ul. 1. mája 1
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 36 66

U Furku Restaurant

  • Address: M.R.Štefánika 118
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 22 68

U Šánera Restaurant

  • Address: J. Braneckého 14
  • Tel: 00421/903 779 604

U Sv. Urbana Restaurant

  • Address: Nám. sv. Anny 34
  • Tel: 00421/32/640 09 88

Flor de amor Restaurant

  • Address: Považská ul. 1706
  • Tel: 00421/32/748 49 00

Ypsilonka – Vegetarian Restaurant

  • Address: Legionárska 17
  • Tel: 00421/32/658 07 31


Theatre

Dom Armády – ODA Trenčín (House od Army – ODA Trenčín)

  • Address: Hviezdoslavova 16
  • Tel: 00421/960 333 814


Museums

Trenčianske múzeum (Trenčín Museum)

  • Address: Mierové námestie 46
  • Tel: 00421/32/ 743 44 31

Trenčiansky hrad (Trenčín Castle)

  • Address: Trenčiansky hrad
  • Tel: 00421/32/743 56 57

Antic Museum of Vojtech Zamarovsky

  • Address: Mierové námestie 22
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 22 45


Galerries

Gallery of M. A. Bazovský

  • Address: Palackého 27
  • Tel: 00421/32/743 68 58

City gallery on Mierové Square no. 16

  • Address: Mierové námestie 16
  • Tel: 00421/32/774 22 45

City gallery on Mierové Square no. 22

  • Address: Mierové námestie 22
  • Tel: 00421/32/774 22 45

Exhibition Ground EXPO Center

  • Address: Pod Sokolice 43
  • Tel: 00421/32/743 56 00


Cinemas

Atrkino Metro

  • Address: Mierové nám. 4
  • Tel: 00421/32/743 44 15

Cinemax Trenčín

  • Address: M.R. Štefánika 426
  • Tel: 00421/32/741 92 40


Clubs

Jamm Club

  • Address: Štúrovo nám. 18
  • Tel: 00421/944 113 160

Klub Lúč

  • Address: Ulica K. Pribinu 2
  • Tel: 00421/903 027 910

Piano Club

  • Address: Pod sokolice 12 – 16
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 50

Steps Pub

  • Addres: Sládkovičova 6
  • Tel: 00421/32/744 62 52


Shopping

ZOC MAX Trenčín
Generála M. R. Štefánika 426/90
91101 Trenčín
Tel.: +421/032/741 93 30


Tourist Information

  • Address: Sládkovičova 1
  • Tel: 00421/32/16 186