Trenčín
Trenčín (German: Trentschin; Hungarian: Trencsén; Latin: Laugaritio) is a town in western Slovakia (close to the Czech border) on the Váh river.
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 Location of Trenčín within Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: Coordinates: 48°53′31″N 18°02′12″E / 48.89194°N 18.03667°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region (kraj) | Trenčín Region |
| Districts | Trenčín District |
| First mentioned | 1111 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 67.74 km2 (26.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 398 m (1,306 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 57,000 |
| • Density | 841.5/km2 (2,179/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal Code | 91101 |
| Website | www.trencin.sk |
History
The site is inhabited since time immemorial. Trenčín is best known for Roman writing below the Trenčín castle. In the 13th century, the castle was home to the legendary Matthew Csák, "Lord of the river Váh and the Tatra mountains".
Partner towns
Trenčín Media
Trenčiansky hrad je správe Trenčianskeho Samosprávneho Kraja.
Trenčín castle from Vah river
Dolná brána ("Lower Gate") in Sládkovičova ulica
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The Trenčín Castle in Slovakia
Aerial view of Trenčín Castle
Hotel Tatra (now Elizabeth) below Trenčín Castle
Trenčín Synagogue in Štúrovo námestie
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