Trenčín

Trenčín (, also known by other alternative names) is a city in western Slovakia of the central Váh River valley near the Czech border, around from Bratislava. It has a population of more than 55,000, which makes it the eighth largest municipality of the country and is the seat of the Trenčín Region and the Trenčín District. It has a medieval castle, Trenčín Castle, on a rock above the city. thumb|Trenčín Castle

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Trenčín is a city and municipality in Slovakia, situated within the Trenčín District and Trenčín Region. It has served as the capital of the Trenčín Region, Trenčín District, and historically Trencsén County. The city is located along the Váh river and has an elevation of 217 meters above sea level. Its earliest written record dates to 1111.

The municipality covers an area of 82 square kilometers and has a population of 58,278. Trenčín uses the postal code range 911 01 - 08 and the local dialing code 032. The license plate code for the area is TN. The city is twinned with Cran-Gevrier, Uherské Hradiště, Zlín, and Tarnów.

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Place details

Locality: Trenčín
Region: Trenčín Region
Country: Slovensko
Population: 58,278
Timezone: Europe/Bratislava

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Key facts

Slovak place.name: Trenčín
Slovak place.settlement_type: City
Slovak place.image_flag: Trencin-trencin-flag.svg
Slovak place.image_shield: Coat of Arms of Trenčín.svg
Slovak place.subdivision_type1: Region
Slovak place.subdivision_type2: District
Slovak place.subdivision_name2: Trenčín District
Slovak place.pushpin_map: Slovakia Trenčín Region#Slovakia
Slovak place.pushpin_relief: 1
Slovak place.pushpin_map_caption: Location of Slovakia
Slovak place.leader_party: Independent
Slovak place.leader_title: Mayor
Slovak place.leader_name: Richard Rybníček
Slovak place.established_title: First mentioned
Slovak place.established_date: circa 150
Slovak place.elevation_m: 217
Slovak place.postal_code_type: Postal code
Slovak place.postal_code: 911 01

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Travel guide

Understand

thumb|350px|Trenčín castle Trenčín is a peaceful city with a beautiful historical centre and several suburbs.

Because of its position between the mountain chains, it is likely to have windy weather. Winters are quite long, and summers are not the warmest when compared to the Slovak average temperatures.

Trenčín is redeveloping itself into a new regional tourist centre in Slovakia.

The Trenčín hockey team belongs to the best of Slovak hockey clubs, and its soccer team is in the top league as well.

Get around

The city centre is very small and you can easily walk from one side to another in a few minutes and most of it is pedestrian area.

See

thumb|City centre at night Mineral water in Kubrá (Kubranská kyselka) - spring of mineral water in Kubrá near wood with playground for kids. Easily accessible by foot, car or bus (nr. 7, 11 and 13 from bus stop Kubranská, kyselka). Island (Ostrov) - popular recreational place next to the city centre. Also the venue of annual summer event Splanekor (Splav netradičných korábov - Sailing of unusual ships). Pohoda festival - one of the biggest Slovak music events, organized annually in Trenčín Airport.

Buy

Fashion is a synonym to city Trenčín in the past it was called “Trenčín town of fashion”; this wonderful town has many nice small shops and big shopping malls. Small classical shops are surrounded in the town centre. A lot of nice shops create a nice look to the square. Both shopping and sightseeing could be done in the town centre.

Eat

In Trenčín there are many good places where you can eat, there are some really good fast foods in the town centre, and you can have their national specialties in a roll, such as “Cigánska pečienka”, which pork roast on the split in the roll.

Drink

Although Trenčín is a small city, there are many places where you can drink. The season begins on Friday and Saturday when many people drive out to centre to undergo some entertainment.

Sleep

Trenčín is a small town, but there are a lot of places with accommodation, 4 hotels and several lodging houses

Connect

Internetova kaviaren, Braneckého 6; Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00- 22:00, Sa Su 12:00 - 22:00. Internet Modra linka, Štúrovo námestie 11; Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 22:00, Su 12:00 - 22 Hajex Cafe, Palackého 17; Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 21:00, Saturday closed, Sunday 15:00 - 21:00.

Stay safe

Trencin is quite a silent town it is very safe by European and American standards; there is not so much crime like in other parts of world, police is highly respected in town and could be met very often in downtown. But only one recommendation, stay safe of pickpockets or thieves. Take care of your wallet if you are in the bus, train and in crowded place.

Go next

There are many interesting places around Trenčín where you can go: Trenčianske Teplice: very quiet international spa town, many foreign tourists visit this small town Beckov old ruins of great castle Lešná, near town Zlín in Czech Republic there is very big zoo, and it is popular because of animals being free in the wild Inovec highest hill in mountains around Trenčín with nice panorama view and also good place for skiing

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