Trenčín Castle (Trenčiansky hrad) is a castle high above Trenčín, a city in the west of Slovakia. Its oldest part is a rotunda dating back to the Great Moravian period. A castle museum tells about the history of the building and the region.
Tag: Slovakia
Bratislava Castle in Slovakia
On a sunny spring day, I took this photo of Bratislava Castle (Bratislavský hrad) on board a hydrofoil craft cruising the Danube River. Several companies are passing the castle by boat. One of them is the modern Twin City Liner serving the line Vienna – Bratislava.
Abandoned building in Bratislava
Love this abandoned building in Bratislava. The more you look at it, the more you see. Some animals, a windmill and a faked staircase.
Bratislava main railway station
This mural is a decoration at the hall of the Bratislava railway station (Bratislava hlavná stanica). I love the small sputnik at the upper edge of this mural.
Near Bratislava Railway Station
On the way back to the railway station of Bratislava I came across this nice lighted house. Does anyone know the name or meaning of it?
Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava
On my walk from the railway station to the town center I came across a park at the back of Grassalkovich Palace (Grasalkovičov palác). This palace is the residence of the Slovakian president.
Loudspeaker in Bratislava
An interesting detail of Slovakia (and Czech Republic): There are more than usual loudspeakers in the streets. Not only in the main cities but also in the smaller ones. A kind of political information system? Which countries do you know where you can see many loudspeakers in the streets?
Sundials in Svätý Jur
These sundials in Svätý Jur were the first ones I have ever seen, which were built around a corner.
Topoľčianky Palace in Topoľčianky
Topoľčianky Palace (Zámok Topoľčianky) used to be the summer retreat of the first president of Czechoslovakia. Near the castle, you find a stud for Lipizzaner horses and a reserve for European Bisons. [German]
Čachtický hrad in Čachtice
In May 2008, I visited Čachtický hrad (Čachtice Castle). This castle was a residence and later the prison of Erzsébet Báthory. She died there in the year 1614. The “Blood Countess” was considered a serial murder.
Interurban to Trenčianske Teplice
On a sunny spring day I made a trip with this interurban from Trenčianska Teplá to the Slovakian spa Trenčianske Teplice. By the way I was pretty surprised to hear that the announcements on the train loudspeaker were not only made in Slovakian but also in English and even in German!
Roman inscription in Trenčín
In the winter of 179/180, Marcus Valerius Maximianus and the Roman Legio II Adiutrix camped in the Vah valley. They were on a campaign against the Quadi at this time. They left this inscription on a rock of the later Trenčín. [German]