Púchovská skala

Nature Interest

The so-called Púchov Rock was in the past a majestic limestone formation scattered with large cracks in several parts. His picturesque shape reminded the contemporary of the great Hussy liver, or even the imperial Mary Terézia, in the company of her court councilor VA Kounica. Nowadays, rock has a different shape since the stone has been mined, it is significantly smaller.

Puchov Rock has a rich and famous history. He (among others) housed a people interested in the culture that originated in the territory of northern Slovakia and which, according to this finding, was named after the Púchov culture. The rock is also associated with the reputation captured by Jankom Matúškom. This reputation tells us that the Big Friday was opened, and from his stomach the fairytale treasures. Beda, however, who would be tempted for them. (The legend was later re-enriched by KJ Erben in the Ballad Treasure.) Púchov Rock today serves as a recreational and tourist site. Its advantage lies in the fact that it lies not far from the city, yet in the countryside. From the top of the rock there is a nice, hoc limited view. Below the top there is a gazebo with a seating area. A tourist path from Púchov leads to the rock.

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Súľovské rocks (Súľovské vrchy Mts.)

Súľovské rocks (Súľovské vrchy Mts.)

The Súľovské skaly rocks forming an attractive rock town are situated in the north-west of Slovakia, only several kilometres from Žilina. Interesting landforms in form of rock towers, needles, windows and gates separated by deep waterless gorges, ravines and valleys are the results of action of rain, ice, and wind, in other words – chemical and mechanical weathering.

Thermal Pool Veronika in Rajec

Thermal Pool Veronika in Rajec

The facility includes eight pools that suit the needs of all kinds of visitors, with the swimming pool being the largest of them, as it is 50 metres long, 21 metres wide and 1.8 metres deep. The centre also features a car park, a wide selection of snacks, sports (beach volleyball, mini golf, table tennis and basketball) and amenities for children (a water slide, a number of slides, jungle gyms and a sand pit).

Spa Rajecké Teplice

Spa Rajecké Teplice

The Aphrodite Spa Rajecké Teplice is situated amid the scenic natural surroundings of the Malá Fatra and Strážovské Hills. The Spa offers healing thermal water with a temperature of 38°C, whose beneficial effects have been known since the fourteenth century. It contains calcium and magnesium ions and is especially good for the locomotor system, neurological diseases, occupational diseases, and drinking cures.

Thermal Swimming Pool Laura Rajecké Teplice

Thermal Swimming Pool Laura Rajecké Teplice

You can bathe in the Laura thermal spa in two swimming pools, from which one is for the children. The water temperature is 20 - 26oC. The area also offers mini-golf, beach volley, restaurants and snack bars with fast food. A parking lot is nearby.

Súľovský Castle

Súľovský Castle

Fans of history can see the ruins of the Súľovský hrad Castle in north-western Slovakia.

The manor house Bytča

The manor house Bytča

Visitors of north-western Slovakia often go to see the manor house in Bytča, the product of the Renaissance architecture. It is one of the few Renaissance manor houses in Slovakia, which kept its original appearance free from any alterations or modifications.

Hričovský Castle

West of Žilina near the Váh river, the ruins of what was originally the Romanesque Hričovský hrad Castle exist. It is one of the oldest castles in the middle part of the region of Považie.

Mestské múzeum v Rajci

Mestské múzeum v Rajci

Mestské múzeum v Rajci sa nachádza v budove zo 17. storočia, ktorá je zapísaná v zozname národných kultúrnych pamiatok. V 19. storočí to bol jednoposchodový renesančne a barokovo upravený meštiansky dom, ktorý slúžil ako mestský pivovar.

Čičmany

The typical village ČIČMANY surrounded by the mountains Strážovské vrchy and Malá Fatra in the southern part of the valley Rajecká dolina is famous for its original log houses with the typical white ornamentation.

Múzeum dopravy Rajecké Teplice

Nadšenci dopravy a jej histórie si prídu na svoje v novom Múzeu dopravy Rajecké Teplice v budove železničnej zastávky.Nadšenci dopravy a jej histórie si prídu na svoje v novom Múzeu dopravy Rajecké Teplice v budove železničnej zastávky.

Lietava Castle

Not far away from Rajecké Teplice south of Žilina are the ruins of the Lietava Castle. It is one of the biggest and most visited castles of Slovakia.