Things to do in West Slovakia
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Trenčín Castle
Dominating a rocky crag above the old town, Trenčín castle is difficult to miss – especially at night when it's lit with green and purple spotlights. You have a hike to get here, but from the ramparts you're rewarded with sweeping views of the Váh river plain. Much of the series of fortifications and palaces you'll see is a reconstruction.
The Well of Love, purportedly dug by a man trying to win his lover back from servitude in the castle, was probably dug by Hapsburg soldiers. To go inside the upper castle's three palaces, which are filled with decorative and fine artwork and weaponry, you have to join one of the frequent tours (in Slovak only; call two days ahead t…
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City Tower
You can climb the City tower above the old town's only remaining gate. South of the tower, a 16th-century covered wooden staircase (Kryté schody) climbs to a bright-yellow 14th-century Parish church (Farský kostol) that has a simple outline bearing Gothic, Renaissance and baroque traces. The adjacent small cemetery chapel is probably the only purely Gothic building in town. From here you can ascend to the castle gate.
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Hotel Tatra
The famous Roman inscription of AD 179 is on the cliff behind the Hotel Tatra and can only be seen through a viewing window on the hotel's staircase. Ask at the reception for permission to see it. The translation reads: 'To the victory of the emperor and the army which, numbering 855 soldiers, resided at Laugaricio. By order of Maximianus, legate of the 2nd auxiliary legion'.
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Gallery Bazovský
Temporary exhibits at the Gallery Bazovský are a great representation of contemporary Czech and Slovak artists. The permanent collection includes works by local abstract painter Miloš Bazovský (1899–1968).
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Restaurant Lánius
The rustic setup – creaking beams, a wood fireplace – matches the hearty Slovak fare. Pass by the dining room at the front; the one up the stairs at the rear of the courtyard is more fun.
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Jamm Club
Red-and-black painted walls make this cellar-club seem extra dark, if that's possible. Live jazz and blues alternate with '70s and '80s disco nights.
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Bistro Central
For a snack, you can grab a takeaway kebab wrapped in langoš (fried bread) from Bistro Central .
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Steps Pub & Bar
The ground-floor pub has imported beer on tap. Upstairs, the bar attracts a beautiful, college-age crowd.
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Dom Knihy
Bookstore with a good selection of hiking maps and travel books.
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