The Trenčín Castle is situated on a hill overlooking the town of Trenčí

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The Trenčín Castle is situated on a hill overlooking the town of Trenčín in western Slovakia. The castle-history traces back to the Roman Empire era, as evidenced by the inscription recounting the triumph of the II. Roman legion stationed at Laugaricio in 179 AD. The oldest structure is a stone rotunda, likely established during the Great Moravian era. During the 13th century, the castle served as the residence of Baron Jakab Cseszneky, who held the position of swordbearer to King Béla IV. In the 13th and 14th centuries, the castle served as the home of Matthew III Csák. He named the Máté Tower, a structure that overlooks both the castle outline and the town-profile. In 1335, the Treaty of Trentschin was signed at the castle among King Casimir III of Poland, King Charles I of Hungary, and King John of Bohemia. The negotiations were attended in person by King John of Bohemia, his son Charles, and Charles I of Hungary. The deputies represented King Casimir III of Poland. The castle contains exhibits from the Trenčín Museum, showcasing the history of region and the castle-past – displays of antique furniture, weaponry, paintings, and various artifacts, along with a gallery, archaeological collections, and discoveries. The castle is designated as a National Cultural Monument of Slovakia. In 2006, it drew approximately 100,000 visitors. #History #Architecture #Castles

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