Žilina town

The biggest town, and the real metropolis of north-western Slovakia is Žilina. In 1990, after the reconstruction of its historical centre, it was integrated among the most beautifully renovated towns in Slovakia. Its eminent construction is a baroque church of St. Paul Apostle and Jesuit monastery from the half of the 18th century. The oldest preserved monument is the church of St. Stephen, situated in a town part Rudiny. Surroundings of Žilina is suitable for hiking and relax in not so distant bath town. more info...

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Budatín castle

Visit the pearl of Slovak traditional culture. Budatín castle offers viewing the collection of naturalistic museum, dominant of Žilina with the unique museum of tinkering art. more info...

The church of St. Paul Apostle

The church consists of two, 32 metres high towers. Here you will find a famous baroque altar with the portrait of St. Paul in the interior of the church, tablet dedicated to the bishop Jozef Vurum. more info...

The church of Sacred Trinity

Originally a threenaved gothic chuch with renaissance components. The church of the Sacred Trinity, which we also know as a parish church of Virgin Mary, comes from the year 1400. The church of the Sacred Trinity offers Chapel of St. Ján Nepomucký, was built to the church, which was supposed to serve as a God's burrial place. more info...

Považská art gallery

The treasure-house of the current Slovak visual art. Považská art gallery offers famous non-traditional art projects - specific art, lot of Slovak and foreign works of art. more info...

The Little synagogue

The Little synagogue belongs to the group of the most eminent buildings of modern synagogue architecture in Europe.  The Little synagogue offers you an exposition of the Jewish culture museum and praying-room divided from the exposition room by a wooden grate. more info...

Bath town Rajecké Teplice

The Rajecké Teplice Spa has a very rich history dating back to the 14th century. Let us invite you to a little trip. In spa Rajecké Teplice you can enjoy water and sauna world and stay in the bath house in an Antique style. more info...

Súľovské rocks and Gothic gate

If you like active relaxation, nature trail Súľovské rocks are the right choice for a less difficult hiking. Nature trail offers the most interesting part of Súľovské rocks in the surroundings of the Súľov castle, beautiful scenery of the surroundings and splendid views on the surrounding countryside. more info...