Trenčiansky Hrad
Trenčiansky Hrad
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soluslupus
Gdynia, Poland267 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The castle is well-preserved, has a large area and looks beautiful from the outside. However, there is not much to see there. Permanent exhibitions are very average. For me, the compulsion to visit the so-called a large route with a guide. First of all, there is nothing unusual on this route that you cannot see for yourself by reading the descriptions or using the audio guide. Moreover, the guide is only in Slovak (apparently it is also available in English, but unfortunately not on this day). There are no attractions for children or teenagers. No interactivity or atmosphere. You just look at display cases with not very original exhibits and the guide tells you what they are. Time stopped here at the end of the last century. To sum up - it is worth coming, taking a walk, climbing the tower; It is absolutely not worth paying for a large route with a front passenger.
Written 6 August 2023
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Daniel Zavadil
Brno, Czech Republic271 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We ended a beautiful trip to this castle in 2023. The views were amazing. Very tasty mulled wine in the local cafe where you could buy tourist items. Otherwise, the castle is considered a landmark of the city. '-)))
Written 1 January 2024
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Virginiatravel1
371 contributions
Dec 2019
This is a must if you visit Trencin; the tours are in Slovak, but you can read about the castle and then see many interesting parts on your own. It is a bit of a walk uphill, but the views are spectacular once you reach the castle. Be sure to take the narrow steps up a tower too.
Written 15 January 2020
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,766 contributions
Oct 2019
Visited Trencin and this castle on a day trip from Bratislava. The castle does look very pretty from far off as it sits on a hill overlooking Trencin and there's a big climb up to the entrance of the castle.
The castles does offer a guided tour, which unfortunately is in Slovak only. The former barracks of the castle has exhibitions, but most of it is in Slovak, so difficult for me to follow. The rest of the castle is in reasonable condition and there's great views, especially from Mathias Tower. Along the climb up to the latter are lots of mini exhibitions of Trenchin history.
I enjoyed the visit, but the lack of English was a problem.
The castles does offer a guided tour, which unfortunately is in Slovak only. The former barracks of the castle has exhibitions, but most of it is in Slovak, so difficult for me to follow. The rest of the castle is in reasonable condition and there's great views, especially from Mathias Tower. Along the climb up to the latter are lots of mini exhibitions of Trenchin history.
I enjoyed the visit, but the lack of English was a problem.
Written 26 October 2019
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Geokam007
Birmingham, UK267 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
1km away of the city centre, the castle is a beautiful attraction of Trencin from whick one can see all Trencin. Worth visit, cheap entrance and interesting interior areas.
Written 14 August 2013
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Bmorecmore
Bratislava, Slovakia589 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
Today was our first venture out of Bratislava in over 2 months. We decided to visit the 3rd largest castle in Slovakia. The Trencin Castle is a large complex full of fortifications, with 5 gates to pass before you reach the upper palace. First stones date back to the 9th century with a pre-Romanesque rotunda. It was a highly functional castle and would even protect the habitants, who would flock to the lower castle during foreign attacks. The castle is full of history with sieges, sacking, Royalty ownership, extensive destruction and rebuiling, and lots of medieval torture in the dungeon called “The Devil’s Tower”.
The castle is now owned by the city of Trencin and has been undergoing renovation since 1955.
Slovakia is a beautiful country with lots of hidden treasures.
The castle is now owned by the city of Trencin and has been undergoing renovation since 1955.
Slovakia is a beautiful country with lots of hidden treasures.
Written 24 May 2020
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zzzzvodkazzzz
Albrightsville, PA52 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We have are daughter wedding at the castle.
Amazing experience!!! Everything was perfect!!!
The staff was very helpful and friendly. All preparations and and the ceremony was super!!!
Amazing experience!!! Everything was perfect!!!
The staff was very helpful and friendly. All preparations and and the ceremony was super!!!
Written 7 August 2019
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Tibko
Bratislava, Slovakia18 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
You can buy 2 types of tours here - short and a long one. We entered with the short tour which inlcudes a visit to the tower. It has an amazing view and even if the binoculars seem to be payed, they are free. The long tour is prolonged by other venues of the castle. I would suggest visiting the long tour. The castle has a very interesting history and the guides are fond of all the historical details.
Written 20 October 2015
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ulangutan
Dereham, UK242 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
There seems to be a wonderful castle in every village, hamlet or settlement here but so many are amazing examples & Trencin is no different.
Different to Bojnice but no less spectacular, the entrance fee (around €5.00) is extremely reasonable.
There are tours but only in Slovak, so we wandered around by ourselves quite happily.
If you like incredible views & historical sites, look no further. This place will flick your switch!
Different to Bojnice but no less spectacular, the entrance fee (around €5.00) is extremely reasonable.
There are tours but only in Slovak, so we wandered around by ourselves quite happily.
If you like incredible views & historical sites, look no further. This place will flick your switch!
Written 25 October 2019
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stonewithnomoss
Duhok, Iraq890 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
The castle at Trencin dominates the city. The little old town and square plus the castle make it a lovely stop for a few hours. It should be a “must see” in Slovakia. It is just about 1.5 hours from Bratislava by frequent train service (for 6 Euros).
Written 12 May 2019
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