Fejø, Denmark
1240
Gram, Denmark
12th century
Haderslev, Denmark
12th century
Kolding, Denmark
12th century
Rønne, Denmark
1885
Roskilde, Denmark
12th century
Vrå, Denmark
1165
Bogø, Denmark
12th century
Børkop, Denmark
12th century
Rønde, Denmark
c. 1200
Kolding, Denmark
12th century
Fredericia, Denmark
13th century
Slangerup, Denmark
c. 1085
Præstø, Denmark
12th century
Nibe, Denmark
c. 1250
Borre, Denmark
13th century
Grindsted, Denmark
12th century
Nørreballe, Denmark
14th century
Nordborg, Denmark
12th century
Nordborg, Denmark
c. 1100
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.