Parish Stairway
Parish Stairway
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,766 contributions
Oct 2019
This covered stairwell was originally part of the city's defensive system with quick access tot he city armoury. Nowadays, it's used by the public as a shortcut linking the lower part of the city near the main square with the Parish church at the end of the stairs, but also as a shortcut to the castle.
It’s a useful way to reach the castle, but I wouldn’t go out of the way to see it.
It’s a useful way to reach the castle, but I wouldn’t go out of the way to see it.
Written 26 October 2019
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zzzzvodkazzzz
Albrightsville, PA52 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Beautiful steps from town square ending just under entrance to super restaurant Fatima. We use the steps all the time.
Written 8 August 2019
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Serena C
Cheshire, UK899 contributions
Nov 2019
We walked up to the castle the long way and then after visiting the church, we found this way down...an easier and different route - covered - so good if raining!
Written 4 November 2019
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EvaF2Eva
Lorrach, Germany5,147 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
When the guide in Executioner's House told me that Parish Stairway served in the past as the fastest way for guild members to get to the castle when it was necessary to defend it I started to be curious and decided to visit it although it was my third walk on the hill that afternoon. And it was a good decision because this wooden covered stairway is really interesting and as a bonus it offers a nice view to the castle through its latticed windows.
Written 26 June 2018
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Rodolphus
Cluj-Napoca, Romania44 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Nice experience for those who want to visit the castle, the stairs offers access in a medieval way to the castle.
Written 24 August 2017
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SarkaCZ
Dublin, Ireland109 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
An interesting way to access the church. As you can see from the picture its an enclosed step-way. Its not too long but if you are elderly and have trouble with steps generally, you may want to take it easy if you are going to attempt it. But there is a handrail if you need it.
Once you reach the top the church itself is very pleasant but the views across the surrounding countryside are more impressive. You can literally see for miles, with all the different coloured fields with various crops, the railway line and other sites.
Once you reach the top the church itself is very pleasant but the views across the surrounding countryside are more impressive. You can literally see for miles, with all the different coloured fields with various crops, the railway line and other sites.
Written 31 March 2017
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Antony A
30 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
Built in 1568 as a defencive connection between the town and the Castle. Today it is still the most direct (and driest) method to get to the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, the huge Forest Park and of course, the Castle. Although restored over 30years ago it is still in great condition and sense of how it was during its early days/years.
Even if you have no intention to visit any of the above, it is worth the trek for the rewarding views.
Even if you have no intention to visit any of the above, it is worth the trek for the rewarding views.
Written 28 February 2017
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RafaelSousaSilva
Porto, Portugal31 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
For me this was a very unexpected and pleasant stairway, We were walking around the city and we got into this stairway that led us to the main church and a great sightseeing spot over the city.
Written 22 December 2016
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Andre_C_de_Jong
Amsterdam, The Netherlands148 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
When you want to visit Trencin castle you will enter through the Parish Stairway which is beautiful piece of architecture.
Written 29 September 2016
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Denis R
Bratislava, Slovakia138 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Yes, it's very old (and restored our days) but I didn't find anything very special about the stairs.
Written 19 July 2016
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