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The Trenčín Castle ( Slovak: Trenčiansky hrad, Hungarian: trencséni vár) is a castle above the town of Trenčín in western Slovakia . History of the castle goes back to the age of the Roman Empire, testified by the inscription telling about the victory of the II. Roman legion at Laugaricio (the Latin name of Trenčín) in 179 AD. [1] .
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Trenčín Castle – dominant feature of the city of Trenčín and the entire region of Považie. Together with Spiš Castle and Devín Castle, Trenčín Castle belongs to the most extensive castles in Europe. Since ancient times, the castle has guarded trade routes connecting the region of Northern Ugria and mining towns of Central Slovakia ...
The Castle of Trenčín built on top of a steep rock is undoubtedly the dominant of the town Trenčín and the region of Považie. The Castle, which is along with those of Spiš and Devín one of the biggest in Europe, is the National Cultural Monument. It was the royal castle from the 11th century.
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Trenčín – castle. History. The castle hill in Trenčín was already inhabited in Celtic times, and in the Great Moravia period there was a strong fortified hillfort here. The brick, stone royal castle was built in the 11th century, which puts it in a number of the oldest castles in Slovakia.
Built on a rock overlooking the town of Trenčín, this medieval structure is a must-visit when in the area! In this post, you will find all you need to know about Trenčín Castle from opening hours, and the best times to visit, to tips, and useful information.
Trenčín Castle. The Trenčín Castle is a castle above the town of Trenčín, housing exhibitions of the Trenčín Museum. History of the castle goes back to the age of the Roman Empire. A Roman regiment left an extant mark here, calling their military encampment “Laugarito”, though it is not known whether they made use of the ...
About the Castle. The dominant of Trenčín and the whole Middle-Váh-Valley (Považie) keeps guard over the old mercantile routes, connecting the Mediterranean area with the Baltic and Northern Europe. On the place of today´s castle, during the era of the Great Moravia, there was a bulwark, serving as a community centre.
