STREČNO Castle

The romantic ruins of the Strečno castle dominate above the ribbon of the river Váh as the symbol of feudal powers on the middle part of the river Váh. Although being in ruins already for three centuries, its preserved architecture is proof of development of mediaeval fortress from the period of Gothic until the period of Baroque.

Although the history of the castle began only in the middle of the 14th century, the first inhabitants came here far earlier – the archaeological findings proved the settlement of the castle hill already in the earlier Bronze Age. The explicit written proof about the existence of the castle comes from the year 1384 when it is mentioned under the name " comitatus castri Strechyn". Its unsettled history lasted till the end of the 17th century when, based on the order of the imperial Leopold, it was destroyed. During nearly four centuries a lot of owners have changed here, from which the Pongrácis, Pavol Kiniži, the Kostkas, the Derschfis and the Vessellényis have to be mentioned.

The results of the historical – architectonical research became basis for its partial reconstruction and conservation. The main gate, the main tower, the southern palace, the northern palace and the chapel has been fully reconstructed. The northern tower and the area in front of the gate has been supplemented from the bigger part, partially the eastern palace, the park wall and the gun fortification have also been supplemented.

In was established in the 13th century, on the turning point between the 14th-15th century the largest construction development of the castle was executed, in the 16th century it was rebuilt in Renaissance style, in 1678 the castle burnt down.

Opening hours

April to September: Monday - Sunday: 9:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17.00.)
October: Monday - Sunday: 9:00 to 16:00 (last entry 15.00.)
November: Monday - Sunday: 9:00 to 16:00 (last entry 15:00)