- Through the river up the valley to the castle. From the castle is a nice view to Strečno pass with a ruin of Starý hrad (Old Castle).
- English: The Strečno Castle (Slovak: Strečniansky hrad), is a Gothic castle in northern Slovakia, east of the town of Žilina in the Žilina Region.
- Description. Strečno's medieval castle overlooks the village of the same name, in a picturesque bend of the River Váh.
- The oldest part of the castle is a prismatic tower with a Gothic chapel and the palace from the 15th century. Strečno Castle is a favourite tourists destination.
- Entrance gate. The Strečno Castle (Slovak language: Strečniansky hrad) is a Gothic castle in northern Slovakia, 16 km east of Žilina.
- A story associated with the Strečno Castle is the personal story of Žofia Bosniaková. Primarily, it is a story of her love for her husband, God and the poor.
- The ruins of Strečno Castle lie on the left bank of the Váh River at the beginning of the Strečno Strait, about 7 kilometers east of Žilina.
- The Strečno Castle ( _sk. Strečniansky hrad) is a Gothic castle in northern Slovakia, 7 km east of Žilina. References. External links.
- Following devastating attacks in the 17th century, Strečno Castle lay in ruins before restorations between 1978 and 1995 returned it to its former glory.