Straník, Žilina

Name: Straník
Address: Žilina, Slovakia

#10 among attractions in Žilina

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Straník - a peak in the western part of the Kysucki Mountains in Slovakia. It rises over the towns of Teplička nad Váhom, Nedza and Kotrčiná Lúčka. The eastern slopes fall to the valley of the Kotrčiná stream separating it from the peaks of Hrádok and Hrádisko

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°14'15"N, 18°49'38"E

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Straník – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strečno Castle, Budatín Castle, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Church of Saint Stephen the King.

4.6 miS
Forts and castles, Ruins
Strečno Castle
118 min walk • Perched atop a rocky limestone cliff overlooking the Váh River, Strečno Castle is a majestic ruin that echoes the grandeur of Slovakia's medieval past. This fortress, located in the Žilina Region, stands as a sentinel to the country's rich history and cultural...
4.2 miW
13th-century landmark with guided tours
Budatín Castle, Žilina
107 min walk • Budatín Castle, a historical fortress nestled in the city of Žilina, Slovakia, stands as a testament to the region's rich medieval heritage. This robust castle, with its distinctive four-cornered tower, was originally constructed in the 13th century, strategically...
4 miW
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Žilina
102 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Žilina, Slovakia, the Holy Trinity Cathedral stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural elegance. This sacred edifice, deeply rooted in the city's history, is not just a church but a symbol of the enduring faith and community...
4.8 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of Saint Stephen the King, Žilina
122 min walk • The Church of Saint Stephen the King is the oldest extant historical building located in Žilina, Slovakia.
4.2 miW
Art gallery, Historical place, Synagogue
New Synagogue, Žilina
107 min walk • The New Synagogue of Žilina, Slovakia, was constructed between 1928 and 1931 to the designs of the German modernist architect Peter Behrens. It is sometimes referred to as the Neological or Neolog Synagogue, as it housed the Neolog congregation of the town.
4.4 miNW
Forts and castles
The Manor-house in Radola
112 min walk • The manor-house in Radola is one of the oldest historical monuments in Kysuce, Slovakia. Historical research suggests that the oldest part of the building dates to between 1550 and 1575.
5 miSW
Memorial
Kalvaria Povazska Bystrica
127 min walk • Kalvaria Považská Bystrica is a collection of fourteen buildings, of which thirteen are chapels, situated in Slovakia depicting the journey of Jesus Christ through to his crucifixion.
4 miW
Universities and schools
University of Žilina, Žilina
103 min walk • The University of Žilina was established on October 1, 1953 as the College of Railways in Prague. In 1959, the institution changed its name to the University of Transport and moved to Žilina.
4 miSW
49°12'0"N • 18°45'29"E
Lesopark Žilina, Žilina
104 min walk • Park
5 miSE
Forts and castles
Starý hrad, Malá Fatra National Park
128 min walk • STARý HRAD Castle - a castle in the village of Nezbudská Lúčka in northern Slovakia, in the valley of Wagu at the northern foot of Mała Fatra, currently in ruins. The ruins of the castle can be visited, the main red tourist trail of Little Fatra leads through them, and you can also approach the trail junction in Podhradské.
4.5 miW
49°13'5"N • 18°43'53"E
Rondel, Žilina
116 min walk • Bridge