Castle Trenčiansky hrad

A dominant feature of the town of Trenčín and the entire Považie region is undoubtedly the Trenčiansky hrad castle on a steep rock. Together with Spišský hrad and Devín castle, it is one of the largest in Europe. From the 11th century it was a royal castle, at the foot of which a town was built. Trenčín and its castle played an important role especially during the invasions of the Turks. It was gradually owned by several important noble families. The most famous owner was Matúš Čák Trenčiansky, who owned several Slovak castles and was therefore called the "Ruler of Váh and Tatras". With the change of owners, the defensive and residential functions of the castle also multiplied. Today's area, part of the exhibition of the Trenčín Museum, consists of a complex of palaces and the prominent St. Matthew's Tower. Visitors are sure to see the Cannon Bastion and the Hunger Tower as well. Various exhibitions, concerts, medieval games and attractive night tours take place in the castle area during the year.

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