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1475-1483
Tallinn, Estonia
13-14th century
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1360-1370
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1256
Haapsalu, Estonia
1228
Kuressaare, Estonia
1260s
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15th century
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1224
Rakvere, Estonia
1226
Kunda, Estonia
1471
Valgamaa, Estonia
ca. 1330
Paide, Estonia
1265
Põltsamaa, Estonia
1272
Viljandimaa, Estonia
1298
Kiiu, Estonia
16th century
Lääne maakond, Estonia
13th century
Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia
1479
Järve, Estonia
1508
Väike-Maarja, Estonia
14th century
Tartumaa, Estonia
1350s-13060s
Trenčín Castle is relatively large renovated castle, towering on a steep limestone cliff directly above the city of Trenčín. It is a dominant feature not only of Trenčín, but also of the entire Považie region. The castle is a national monument.
History of the castle cliff dates back to the Roman Empire, what is proved by the inscription on the castle cliff proclaiming the victory of Roman legion against Germans in the year 179.
Today’s castle was probably built on the hill-fort. The first proven building on the hill was the Great Moravian rotunda from the 9th century and later there was a stone residential tower, which served to protect the Kingdom of Hungary and the western border. In the late 13th century the castle became a property of Palatine Matúš Csák, who became Mr. of Váh and Tatras.
Matúš Csák of Trenčín built a tower, still known as Matthew’s, which is a dominant determinant of the whole building.