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It is a symbol of Slovak feudalism, built in the 14th century. It is part of Slovak national heritage.
The Strečno Castle (also called Strechun, Strechyn, Streczen, Streczan alebo Strežín) is a reconstructed ruin of a medieval castle of an irregular plan located in northern Slovakia, 12 km east of Žilina. The castle stands on a 103-metre-high (338 ft) calcite cliff above the international road E50 and village Strečno. Along with the Old castle constitutes a significant landscape landmark of the Upper Váh region. Nowadays, after reconstruction, there are expositions of the Vah region regional museum. The first recorded mention of the stone castle is from 1316. Today the castle belongs to the national cultural heritage of the Slovak republic.
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Located in the suburb of Trnové, it is the westernmost wooden church in Slovakia with the oldest preserved record coming from 1583. It is a 20 minute-long bus ride from the main train station - take line no. 24 to "Cintorínska" stop.
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A gallery with regularly changing exhibitions in a variety of forms, sometimes modern, sometimes more traditional. Well worth a visit.
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A bell tower next to the cathedral. It can be climbed up, but you usually have to book a tour at the Tourist Information Office.
Roman Catholic church from the 15th century, one of the town's most significant monuments and seat of the bishop of the Diocese of Žilina. Locals call it simply the "Parish Church" (Farský kostol).