Trenčín
General Information
Trenčín 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
Trenčiansky 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
Gothic 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
The 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
After 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
- Address: Považská ul. 1706
- Tel: 00421/32/748 49 00
- Address: Gen. M.R.Štefánika 2
- Tel: 00421/32/650 61 11
3 star Hotels
- Address: Palackého 3477
- Tel: 00421/32/743 4353
- Address: Matúšova ul. 12/68
- Tel: 00421/32/748 1701-2
- Address: Jesenského 598/32
- Tel: 00421/32/652 19 60
- Address: 17. novembra 7
- Tel: 00421/32/655 20 20
2 star Hotels
- Address: Lesopark Brezina
- Tel: 00421/32/652 81 71
Pensions
- Address: Hurbanova 44
- Tel: 00421/32/744 66 41
- Address: Palackého 23
- Tel: 00421/32/748 10 30
- Address: Gen. M. R. Štefánika 34
- Tel: 00421/32/748 12 11
- Address: Kubranská 8
- Tel: 00421/32/744 16 71
- Address: Braneckého 14
- Tel: 00421/32/649 18 50
- Address: Gen. M. R. Štefánika 32
- Tel: 00421/32/744 61 20
- Address: Palackého 9
- Tel: 00421/32/744 00 00
- Address: Opatovská 22
- Tel: 00421/32/744 38 89
- Address: Vladimíra Roya 19
- Tel: 00421/32/640 06 60
- 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
- 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
- Address: Pod Sokolice 43
- Tel: 00421/32/743 56 00
Cinemas
- Address: Mierové nám. 4
- Tel: 00421/32/743 44 15
- Address: M.R. Štefánika 426
- Tel: 00421/32/741 92 40
Clubs
- Address: Štúrovo nám. 18
- Tel: 00421/944 113 160
- Address: Ulica K. Pribinu 2
- Tel: 00421/903 027 910
- Address: Pod sokolice 12 – 16
- Tel: 00421/32/744 50
- 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
September 4th, 2009 at 3:39 am
Could you please tell me how to search obituaries, necrology files, etc. in Slovakia.
Thank you in advance
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Slovak-Republic.org replies:
September 5th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
We are not aware of any central directory of necrology files, but if you know the location (which I expect is Trenčín), try to contact the local library: http://www.vkmr.sk/ or the Slovak National Library: http://www.snk.sk/
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May 7th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Hi, im doing some research and i believe there is/was an army base in the city. Could you give me the name and maybe the address of the base? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou
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Slovak-Republic.org replies:
May 9th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Hi Susan, I guess you mean a house called Dom Armády (House of Army) on Hviezdoslavova street 16.
Tel.: 00421 960 333 814
Website: http://www.domarmady.sk/
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