Trencin a okolie - Poznavame Slovensko

The text concerning the town, urban districts and neighboring villages describes their history and provides tourist information. There are various legends and stories in a guidebook. They can help readers to understand the mentality and the way of life of local inhabitants. "There are few cities on the map of Europe with similar history and location to those of Trencin, the northernmost trace of the stay of Romans in central Europe. Situation of the town below the Castle rock offers some wonderful views of its environs. Among the most picturesque are those of the Castle and the settlement below it including its parish church," write authors. There are many color photographs, pictures and maps in a guidebook. The title Trencin and its Environs was published in Slovak, English and German languages.

Contents

Situation and classification 5
Natural setting 6
History 15
Map 46
The Castle of Trencin 48
The Lower Castle 48
The Middle Castle 54
The Upper Castle 55
Central part of Trencin 62
The settlement below the Castle 62

The square Mierove namestie and its environs 65
The square Namestie sv. Anny and its environs 83
Southern part of Trencin 85
Lower town 85
Dlhe Hony, Noviny and Biskupice 86
The housing estate Juh 87
Northern part of Trencin 88
Western part of Trencin 92
Brezina and Vah 95
Environs of Trencin 96
Northern part 96
Southern part 110
Trencianske Zahorie 115
Hiking tours 118
Bike tours 130
Practical information 139
Register 143