Things to do and tourist attractions in Považská Bystrica and surroundings

The ruins of the Považský Castle rise on a steep rock on the right bank of the Váh River above the center of Považská Bystrica.

The Považský Castle was also called Bystr...

The massive Súľov reefs became the property of kings and noble nobility. In the 15th century, the Súľov Castle was built between the three massive rock formations. As per...

The village of Lendické Rovne is famous for its glass production. The locals are proud of the glass production and present this laborious and strenuous production, which ...

The rich history of Rajec, as well as a comprehensive picture of the natural conditions of the Rajecka Basin, can be found in the Rajec Town Museum. The museum opened its...

Pilgrimage place Butkov in district Ilava is unique in Slovakia. It is not only the youngest in our country, but its location and story of origin is also exceptional. It ...

Next to the parish church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Rajecká Lesná, there is a carved movable Slovak Nativity Scene, created by master Jozef Pekara in the year...

The ruins of Hričov Castle lie above the village of Hričovské Podhradie. The name "Hríčov" is derived from the word "grič" - i.e. rock, rocky. The castle offers impressiv...

Frivald Calvary is located on a wooded hill on the outskirts ofRajecká Lesná, about 500 m from the Basilica. It was built in 1920-1921.

Ascent to the Calvary is accompan...

The city of Žilina has been an important road junction since ancient times, as well as an important railway junction. On the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Žili...

On the rock, which rises above the village of Lednica, ruins of Lednica Castle can be found. Castle used to serve to guard the border once. It was built in the first half...

Lietava Castle ruins are located 10 km from the regional town of Žilina on the steep ridge between Lietava and Lietavská Svinná.

The castle of Lietava was probably built...

The ruins of the Gothic Church of St. Helena dating from the 14th century rise above the village of Stránske. Originally, it was a one-aisle building with a polygonal pr...

The village of Čičmany is situated in the Strážovské Hills and is characterized by its well-preserved folk architecture with typical log houses and two-storey houses. The...

Museum Painted on Wood was established in 2021, in the premises of the old Čičmany tavern. You can see in it a unique collection of folk-painted wedding wooden chests, em...

Above the village of Košecké Podhradie, there are small ruins of the Košecký Castle. The castle was said to have been built by the Templars upon their return from Palesti...

The village of Veľké Rovné, located near the town of Bytča, is especially known for tinkering. In the past, it was the most important center of tinker craft in the whole ...

Vršatec Rocks are a massive limestone massif that is unmistakable and easily visible from a distance. They rise above the village of Vršatské Podhradie and hide the ruins...

On a gentle hill in the fortified area, a small medieval church of St Stephen the King stands. It is located in the Žilina city district of Dolné Rudiny. It is the oldest...

In the information center of the Neological Synagogue in Žilina, there is a chamber exhibition space - Gallery Plusmínusnula (Plusminusnull). The gallery is small, has on...

Rosenfeld Palace located in the historic center of Žilina has a rich history. It was built in 1907 as a miniature imitation of Vienna's Belvedere Castle. The palace is on...

The Váh Region Art Gallery in Žilina was founded in 1976.It is housed in a historic Art Nouveau building, which was built in 1911 for the needs of the police constables i...

The Museum of Jewish Culture in Žilina is located in the building of a former Orthodox Synagogue. The relatively simple building conceals the original furnishings (mobili...

The Exposition of Icons in Žilina is the only one of its kind in Slovakia. In the premises you can find an exhibition of beautiful historical icons from the ancient past ...

One of the most valuable historical buildings in Slovakia is mansion standing in the beautiful environment of the forest park in Dubnica nad Váhom. The mansion, originall...

Another beautiful castle ruin from the Turiec region is the one that rises on a high limestone rock above the village of Kláštor pod Znievom. This charming ruin in the Tu...

The village of Radoľa near Kysucké Nové Mesto is one of the few that can boast of an important archaeological site in Kysuce, which abounds with the remains of a medieval...

The Radoľa Mansion, located in the village of the same name, is one of the oldest cultural monuments in Kysuce. The oldest parts of this building date back to the third q...

Živčáková Hill, as part of the Turzov Highlands, extends above the village of Korňa. From time immemorial, there was a picture of the Virgin Mary on a tree in the forest,...

Starhrad, i.e. The Old Castle, stands on a rocky granite hill on the right bank of the Váh River. Its original name was Varín Castle, but after the construction of Strečn...

The youngest permanent exhibition of the Slovak National Museum in Martin is the Museum of Czechs in Slovakia. The mission of this museum is to bring the authentic enviro...