Trenčiansky Hrad
Trenčiansky Hrad
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James R
3 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Beautiful historical castle set in a beautiful town. Well worth a day trip to experience both castle and town. Great photo opportunities. No need for a tour guide as many signs were multilingual.
Written 23 September 2022
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Robert Chang-Chih Chou
Edinburgh, UK206 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
When I saw the photos of this castle on-line, I decided to come to Trencin. It was a bit slippery to hike up to the castle. But the castle itself was stunning and the view was spectacular, especially from the top of Matthew Tower. Amazing!
Written 4 June 2022
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Allan
United Kingdom5 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Great looking castle and lovely location in the heart of historic town of Trencin. Staff offered us help but disappeared and we had to wait for a bit more. Will recommend though!
Written 19 June 2021
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Bmorecmore
Bratislava, Slovakia628 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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Matej R
7 contributions
Aug 2019
We went to see the castle, addition was affordable, staff is kind, a lot of things to see, a delightful experience.
Written 15 April 2020
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Virginiatravel1
390 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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Mimi
Bratislava, Slovakia92 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
This castle definitely belongs to TOP 10, or maybe TOP 5 in Slovakia. The road up is bit challenge but worth for the view.
Written 16 November 2019
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Serena C
Cheshire, UK855 contributions
Nov 2019
It is a long and in some places, quite steep walk up to the castle but it is worth it! Yes, it is true that there is not that much available in English but you just use your imagination! We did not do the guided (Slovakian) tour but managed to cover most of the castle with only two areas not possible. You certainly get a feel for what life was like back then - they were so small so watch your head when moving from room to room! There are amazing views over the city.
Written 4 November 2019
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK170,046 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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ulangutan
Dereham, UK196 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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How late in the day is the castle open until on a Sunday in July
RafaelSousaSilva
Porto, Portugal33 contributions
Hi! It closes at 5.30 pm!
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TRENČIANSKY HRAD (Trencin) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Hotels near Trenčiansky Hrad:
- (0.08 km) Hotel Elizabeth
- (0.17 km) Hotel Pod Hradom
- (0.16 km) Pension Scarlet
- (0.20 km) Grand Hotel
- (0.25 km) Penzion Pri Parku
- Restaurants near Trenčiansky Hrad:
- (0.08 km) Cafe Sladkovic
- (0.17 km) Restaurant Pod hradom
- (0.06 km) Oyshi
- (0.16 km) Oilá Remeselná Zmrzlina
- (0.11 km) Kuki
- Attractions near Trenčiansky Hrad:
- (0.06 km) County house
- (0.16 km) Katov dom
- (0.13 km) Matusova ulica
- (0.11 km) Pamatnik Milana Rastislava Stefanika
- (0.17 km) Anna S.