Trencin Travel Guide

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      going up... by the wall
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Pro

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  A fabulous town centre 


Con

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  Don't expect to be able to buy food (or anything) on a Sunday morning 


In a nutshell

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  A Town Less Visited 

 

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Things to Do  

Hlavne namestie (Main square)

Hlavne namestie (Main square), Trencin

 nelinka Says:  For me this is one of the most beautiful squares in the country, mostly because of the castle seen above. The baroque church of St. Francis is my favourite. It has a rich decoration and forms a part of the former monastery of the Piaristic friary. Other parts of the... 

Castle of the strange Stories

Castle of the strange Stories, Trencin

 csordila Says:  The city of Trencsén is dominated by the Castle, which is the third-largest in Slovakia. In the 14th century it was the property of Máté Csák, a famous hungarian medieval count controlling a large territory of the Tatra region, owned 32 castles in 12 counties.He was a great... 

The Well of Love

The Well of Love, Trencin

 nelinka Says:  At the castle you will find the well which was digged by Omar, the Turk who came to free his fiance Fatima from the hands of castle´s owner in the times of Ottoman wars. Because of the hard job Omar did to get Fatima back, the well is called Well of Love. Based on this... 

At the castle

At the castle, Trencin

 nelinka Says:  Once you are up, you will probably start enjoying the view from the walls. 

The parish stairway

The parish stairway, Trencin

 nelinka Says:  This stairway I put as an extra tip as it is quite special to our family. Some 25 years ago my dad carried my mum in his arms up the stairs when she was expecting me and they like to recall this memory anytime we are there :-). My future husband will definitely have to be... 

Visit the castle

Visit the castle, Trencin

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Palacinky Stefany

Palacinky Stefany, Trencin

 francoyrd Says:  "Do" eat it....In a bar in a gallery I will recollect later... An enormous crepe in five petals, filled with ice cream, chocolte and syrup randomly disperse upon, real paradise, expecially after a long ride from Sopron, Hungary. 

Hotels  

Hotel Pod Hradom

 1 Review and 6 Opinions  We stayed here two nights when we were discovering the towns of Martin, Zilina and the low Tatras... 

Hotel Tatra Trencin

 3 Reviews and 4 Opinions  Fair weekend prices! Super food and Service. Very nice rooms. Excellent breakfest. Everything... 

Restaurants  

Hotel Tatra: Culinary art and tradition

Hotel Tatra: Culinary art and tradition, Trencin

 nelinka Says:  THE HOTEL IS BEING RECONSTRUCTED AND THEREFORE CLOSED FOR NEXT FEW MONTHS.Located on the first floor of the hotel Tatra, rewarded several times as one of the best hotels and restaurants in Slovakia. The building is from the beginning of 19th century. The food is excellent,... 

Giuseppe: Italian Food

Giuseppe: Italian Food, Trencin

 nelinka Says:  Baked behind the bar almost in front of your eyes in a big furnace. Yummy :-) 

Nightlife  

Čajovňa Jaipur: for those who prefer a more mellow evening

Čajovňa Jaipur: for those who prefer a more mellow evening, Trencin

 skinsk Says:  An easy-to-miss (look for the bright banners and follow the long hallway upstairs) oriental tea room with pleasant atmosphere and great people (most of whom speak English). They serve tea, non-alcoholic cocktails and (sometimes) light vegetarian fare. There's a terrace... 

Folk Music

Folk Music, Trencin

 Sue08080 Says:  Folk musicians played while we enjoyed an excellent meal of fresh fish at our hotel restaurant. 

Transportation  

How to get to Trencsén

How to get to Trencsén, Trencin

 csordila Says:  Trencin.From the direction of Bratislava - Motorway E75 / D1 towards Zilina - Nitra - Senec, - Continue to the exit Trencin, - Take the exit towards Trencin, - then continue along Highway 61 to Trencin Distance: 126 km which 110 km on MotorwayTime: one hour and a halfWith... 

Getting There By Train...

Getting There By Train..., Trencin

 coceng Says:  I arrived in Trencin by train after hiking up Cachtice Hrad. In general, all express trains from Bratislava to Kosice (via Zilina) stops here. The jouney would take about 1 hour 35 minutes or it could be about 1 hour 20 minutes roughly from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica train... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

No English Text...

No English Text..., Trencin

 coceng Says:  No risk or danger of any kind in this beautiful place...but to avoid feeling upset & annoyed, please read this. For 80 Sk, we will get to see the most of the castle with a guided tour....but in Slovak language! We have to endure listening to the language for about 2 hours &... 

What to Pack  

Climate in Trencin

Climate in Trencin, Trencin

 Leipzig Says:   There is no special rainy seasonAvg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 9 – 20°C ( 49 - 68°F ); min: 1 - 9°C ( 34 - 48°F )Avg. Temp. in Summer: max.: 21 – 25°C ( 70 - 77°F ); min: 11 - 13°C ( 51 - 55°F )Avg. Temp. in Autumn: max.: 6 – 19°C ( 43 - 66°F); min: 1 - 10°C ( 34 – 50°F )Avg.... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Castle of the Jester

Castle of the Jester, Trencin

 csordila Says:  Have you ever heard the legend of Beckó castle already? In the beautiful valley of the river Vág, Voivode Stibor, a knight of Polish origins, was a real petty monarch, of who all of his servant were afraid, And Beckó was the kindest man of this powerful lord, the jester.... 

Castle of the Bloody Countess

Castle of the Bloody Countess, Trencin

 csordila Says:  The Csejte Castle - in Slovakian Cachticky hrad - is a castle ruin not far from city of Trencsén.According the Guinness Book of the World Records it was also home of the flagrant Countess Elisabeth Báthory, who is considered the most famous serial killer and mass murderer in... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing, Trencin

 skinsk Says:  There's a small gym in town (http://www.jamestrencin.host.sk/stena.html), and a small local crag just outside the city, by the pilgrimage site of Skalka. Climbing is also possible under the castle at Beckov, about a half hour away, but easier to get to without a bike or... 

Favorites  

the castle

the castle, Trencin

 MATIM Says:  The climb to the castle is worthwhile, the walk upwards the castle takes about a half hour, the castle is 150 metres below the town.Every hour an English speaking guide give a very interesting tour through the castle. 

funny fountain

funny fountain, Trencin

 MATIM Says:  A nice square with a very funny fountain my loved : A man peaking from a well spitting water.You can have a rest at the many terraces.Don’t forget to have a look through the small alleys with hidden shops and restaurants. 

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 Folk musicians played while we enjoyed an excellent meal of fresh fish at our hotel restaurant. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I know that there is an amazing castle in Trencin, but I'm also wondering what other castles are easy to navigate to (via rail)... 

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A: as of castles, there are few castle ruins around trencin: beckov (ruins on the steep rock directly in the village´s centre), skalka nad vahom (monastery ruins), uhrovec,... 

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Home of the famous medieval Count Máté Csák

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 The city of Trencsén and its sorrounding area was the northern Part of the Hungarian Kingdom for a very long period of time. The Kingdom in the Middle Age had also slovakian King named John Zapolya. ... 

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Welcome to TRENCIN (TRENTSCHIN)

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Trencin. I'd love to share with you the 9 tips I've written, the 16 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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Trencin

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 One of the oldest cities of Slovakia, with a nice square with a very funny fountain my son loved : A man peaking from a well spitting water. You can have a rest at the many terraces. Don’t forget to... 

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Trencin

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 Founded in 179 AD, the town of Trencin is very old. Though remainings are hard to find (you can go in Hotel Tatra and ask to view the roman carvings in the rocks behind the hotel) it's a pleasant old... 

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The Historical Trencin

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  CACHTICE<<<<<TRENCIN>>>>>KOSICE SLOVAKIATuesday 14th May 2002 

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