Trnava

Trnava (, , ; , also known by other alternative names) is a city in western Slovakia, to the northeast of Bratislava, on the Trnávka river. It is the capital of the Trnava Region and the Trnava District. It is the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishopric (1541–1820 and then again since 1977). The city has a historic center. Because of the many churches within its city walls, Trnava has often been called "Little Rome" (, ), or more recently, the "Slovak Rome".

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Trnava is a city in western Slovakia located northeast of Bratislava that serves as the capital of both the Trnava Region and Trnava District. The city is historically significant as the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishopric and is known for its many churches within its historic center, earning it the nickname "Slovak Rome."

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Place details

Locality: Trnava
Region: Trnava Region
Country: Slovensko
Population: 62,806

Travel guide

Understand

Trnava has a rich history as a medieval city. It was a university town as early as the 17th century, and has been industrialized since the beginning of the 20th century. It has emerged as one of the centres of the Slovak automotive industry, with a large PSA Peugeot car plant built in 2005 and many smaller car components producers. There is a nuclear power plant close to the city, near the village of Jaslovske Bohunice.

Get around

Most points of interest can be reached from the center by walking. Car or taxi is the preferred option to reach the city's outskirts. Traffic jams are quite common in peak hours. Trnava has a public transportation system consisting of 16 bus lines. However, their frequency and comfort are rather insufficient. There are some bicycle paths in the city.

See

thumb|Aerial view of the city centre

Do

Football: FC Spartak Trnava play soccer in Slovak First League, the top tier, and often qualify for European tournaments. The national team also play their home games here. Stadion Antona Malatinskeho (capacity of 19,000) is in city centre.

Buy

The city centre (Stefanikova and Hlavna streets, Trinity square) has been the traditional shopping area. The oldest shopping centre, Jednota, is there. Modern shopping centers have opened outside the centre. Shopping centre Max is about 1 km from the city centre near the bus and railway stations. A major modern shopping cluster has evolved in the north of the city around Arkadia shopping park and Tesco mall. As of April 2023, the city's largest mall is City Arena, next to the football stadium.

Eat

Restaurant Na Mlyne, hidden down a tree-lined laneway on the road to Hrnciarovce nad parnou, is definitely one of Trnava's secret treasures. More great restaurants are Kamináč (near city edge), Forhaus which is a more expensive option and Patriot which is a certain staple of Trnava

Drink

The city of Trnava is one of the few in Slovakia with its own distinct brand of beer. The Sessler brewery is just north of town, on Pri Kalvarii road, and has its own restaurant. There is also a pub in the centre of town, on the main street near Trinity square, look for "Passage Europa" opposite the town hall, which serves only the Sessler brand of beer. Sessler beer comes in three varieties, light, dark and special, and does not disappoint.

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