Siljan, Norway
1150-1200
Larvik, Norway
c. 1100
Larvik, Norway
12th century
Revetal, Norway
12th century
Fredrikstad, Norway
c. 1182
Rakkestad, Norway
c. 1200
Selbu, Norway
c. 1150
Overhalla, Norway
1187
Inderøy, Norway
c. 1150
Snåsa, Norway
1220
Rykene, Norway
c. 1200
Høvåg, Norway
1150
Slidre, Norway
1215
Ringerike, Norway
13th century
Darbu, Norway
c. 1250
Sparbu, Norway
1150-1200
Løten, Norway
13th century
Gausdal, Norway
1250-1300
Hole, Norway
13th century
Ogna, Norway
c. 1250
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.