Trenčín
Trenčín (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈtrentʂiːn] ⓘ, also known by other alternative names) is a city in western Slovakia of the central Váh River valley near the Czech border, around 95 km (59 mi) from Bratislava. It has a population of more than 55,000, which makes it the eighth largest municipality of the country and is the seat of the Trenčín Region and the Trenčín District. It has a medieval castle, Trenčín Castle, on a rock above the city.
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Trenčín Location of Slovakia Trenčín Trenčín (Slovakia) | |
| Coordinates: 48°53′31″N 18°02′12″E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín |
| District | Trenčín |
| First mentioned | circa 150 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Richard Rybníček |
| Area | |
| • Total | 81.99 km2 (31.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 217 m (712 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 54,458 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 911 01 |
| Area code | +421 32 |
| Car plate | TN, TC, TE |
| Website | www.trencin.sk |
Trenčín is chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2026.
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