Trnava Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Go up the tower

Go up the tower, Trnava

 EvilMunchkin10 Says:  Going up the top of the town tower is worth it for the views. For an obscenely cheap fee, you can go into the tower, where at each level they have an exhibit about Trnava's history in English and in Slovak. The views at the top are a great place to test your panoramic... 

Look outside the square

Look outside the square, Trnava

 EvilMunchkin10 Says:  While the main square is beautiful and many main things can be found there, take a walk around and explore! Even if you're not religious, walking to each of the churches between 1 and 5pm usually gets you a look inside. Only a couple will let you take photos but the... 

Climb the city tower

Climb the city tower, Trnava

 Matthijs85 Says:  In Trnava, we climbed in the city tower. It costed only (about) 12SK for students and 25SK for adults. Every time you climb a stair you reach a platform with information about the history of Trnava, so it's also a museum. On top there is a nice view over Trnava of course,... 

Hlavna

Hlavna, Trnava

 barryg23 Says:  Hlavna is the main street of the town and it has plenty of bars and cafes, many of which we visited. Hlavna leads up to the main square and there is a lovely view of the Municipal Tower from the lower end of the street. 

Hotels  

Holiday Inn Trnava

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Hotel Prestige

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Restaurants  

Pizza Kitty: Most places are good!

Pizza Kitty: Most places are good!, Trnava

 EvilMunchkin10 Says:  Pizza Kitty has a great menu, with salads and pizza and more. It seems to be a very popular place with always a crowd, so sometimes service can be a bit slow. But they have a menu with Slovak, English and German, and are fairly accommodating.Another one that I don't know the... 

Forgot the name: Mexican / Steak restaurant

Forgot the name: Mexican / Steak restaurant, Trnava

 Matthijs85 Says:  There is a Mexican restaurant in the old center of Trnava. I forgot the name, and I don't have the address, but it's easy to find, it's near the main square. It's got nice food, and it isn't too expensive (about 100-300SK for a meal). Nice food for a nice price :) I had... 

Nightlife  

Cajka, and Student nights: lots of partying :)

Cajka, and Student nights: lots of partying :), Trnava

 EvilMunchkin10 Says:  Cajka seems to be the place to be. Always people there and often hard to get a table and chairs if you arrive late. Student night in Trnava seems to be Thursday night. Also if you ask the locals they will tell you if there is something going on elsewhere eg. the Hip Hop... 

Internet Cafe

Internet Cafe, Trnava

 barryg23 Says:  Going to an internet cafe might be a little bit nerdy in the evening but there was very little happening in Trnava unless you were at one of the weddings. Besides, we hadn't heard any news from beyond Slovakia in more than a week so it made sense for us. And we had been in... 

Transportation  

Daytrip from Bratislava

Daytrip from Bratislava, Trnava

 ynzel Says:  For a daytrip to Trnava you can catch the train from Bratislava Main Railway Station. The ride takes about 50 minutes.The railway station of Trnava is a very run down communist building. I had the feeling that if you are leaning to something it will collapse. Mind you steps. 

Walk!

Walk!, Trnava

 EvilMunchkin10 Says:  Trnava is easy to walk around and explore. It's hard to get lost as you can use the many churches as land marks. If you don't walk you miss a lot of photo opportunities and new experiences. Obviously though, be sensible about it. Don't put yourself into silly situations. At... 

Shopping  

Make a list!

Make a list!, Trnava

 EvilMunchkin10 Says:  If you are going grocery shopping, I have found it handy beforehand to get on to Google Translate, and write a list of all the products you want in Slovak before going to the store. In this way, not only will the labels be easier (if it's something not standard or obvious)... 

Tesco, max: Supermarkets

Tesco, max: Supermarkets, Trnava

 Baughn Says:  During my stay in Trnava (study, 3 months) I went shopping to :Max: close to the train station you'll find MAX (by foot: walk in the park when you leave bus and train station (left hand side when station is behind you). After 100 m you'll see MAX on your right hand side. It... 

Local Customs  

Remember you are the newcomer

Remember you are the newcomer, Trnava

 EvilMunchkin10 Says:  I have found Trnava to be a very welcoming place. However, coming from a country (and in particular a small country town) where people will stop and chat to anyone about nothing in particular, or will start a conversation in a pub with someone new etc, it is important to... 

Four Weddings and a Bad Night's Sleep

Four Weddings and a Bad Night's Sleep, Trnava

 barryg23 Says:  Any Saturday in August in Trnava is a very popular time for a wedding. We passed 4 different weddings as we explored the town. There must have been a few more that day as well as the lady at our hotel said she was hosting three wedding receptions. It all sounds lovely but... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Confrontation of values

Confrontation of values, Trnava

 EvilMunchkin10 Says:  For people who aren't used to it, the constant presence of homeless people and beggars can be confronting. They do not hesitate in coming up to you and giving you many excuses (which may or may not be true). Try to look as little like a 'tourist' as possible, wearing minimal... 

What to Pack  

Weather is very changeable!

Weather is very changeable!, Trnava

 EvilMunchkin10 Says:  I suggest a good handbag for women, that can conceal your camera etc. I have had no problem with stealing. I always try to dress less like a tourist and with not too much jewellery etc. I have had no problem with stealing, however there are a lot of people begging in the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

wander away from the square to eat and drink

wander away from the square to eat and drink, Trnava

 EvilMunchkin10 Says:  You may be surprised at what you'll find if you leave the main square. Many restaurants and pubs are tucked away, with a very plain front while inside is quite old and quaint. Lots of them are downstairs in old cellars.Also, have a beer! They are cheap, and the pils style... 

Memorial

Memorial, Trnava

 barryg23 Says:  When we were exploring the University area we came across this small memorial opposite the Church of John the Baptist. We could neither understand the Slovak inscriptions nor work our the dates on the memorial but there were wreaths from many different countries, including... 

Favorites  

Learn some basic words!

Learn some basic words!, Trnava

 EvilMunchkin10 Says:  Prosim - pleasePivo - beerDakujem - thank youDobry - goodDobry den - good dayDobredenia - goodbyeAhoj - hello and goodbyeDobry rano - good morningDobry Vecer - good eveningDobry Nacer - good nightKuracie - chickenBravcove - PorkI apologise for spelling mistakes and lack of... 

Cheap Ice-Cream

Cheap Ice-Cream, Trnava

 barryg23 Says:  The ice-cream was so good and so cheap in Trnava that we feasted on the stuff. It cost 7 SKK for a cone with one scoop (that's about 0.2 Euro). The town places be bought it from were near the town square. One was Radnicka Cukaren on Hlavna, the other was a small shop near... 

The Place

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The People

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 Another nice church in the center near Trinity Square. However, Trnava is called Slovak Rome so you can see here many churches. Around 70 000 inhabitants can... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hello, I will be travelling over to Slovakia in September and staying in Bratislava. I am visiting Trnava on the 12 September for... 

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A: Beat the Slovaks for the Irish ! 

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Trnava the Slovak Rome

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 The first step when you "land" this town you will run to the candy shop and buy some sweets. :) There is a factory named Figaro that produced many kinds of sweets and candies. That's the first... 

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Slovakia's Oldest Town

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 Trnava is a good place to escape the crowds in Bratislava. As the oldest town in the country there are plenty of historical sights to see. We had spent time in eastern Slovakia before coming to Trnava... 

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Trnava Page by Sisa

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Trnava. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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...Trnava...

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 Trnava is with population of 70,000 is Slovakia's oldest town, the first to get a royal charter as a free borough. Though badly marred by modern development, its handsome fortified old town, a legacy... 

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Trnava - little Rome

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 generally: 70000 inhabitants,centre of Trnava region,long history:the 1st slovak town with town rights(1238),in the 13th century one of the largest towns in central europe,place of hungarian kings'...... 

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