Strečno

Strečno is a village and municipality in the Žilina District in the Žilina Region in North Slovakia. It is located by the Váh River in the Malá Fatra Mts. Situated 7 km east from Žilina, Strečno is most famous for its gothic castle ruins.

Strečno
Village
Strečno village viewed from Strečno Castle
Strečno
Location of Strečno in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°11′17″N 18°52′02″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionŽilina
DistrictŽilina
Area
  Total13.175 km2 (5.087 sq mi)
Elevation
360 m (1,180 ft)
Population
 (2004)
  Total2,648
  Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Postal code
013 24
Area code(s)+421-41
Car plateZA

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1300. The castle, built in the beginning 14th century by Matthew III Csák was destroyed in 1698.

During World War II, participants of the Slovak National Uprising and German Army clashed in brutal battles in the gorges of Strečno.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 360 metres and covers an area of 13.175 km2. It has a population of about 2648 people.



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