Town Tower (Lower Gate)
Mestská veža / Dolná brána
The only surviving town gate tower in the old town, built in the 16th century. Climb to the top, about 30 meters high, for a close view of the castle and square.
This tower was originally the lower gate of Trenčín's medieval town walls. In the 16th century it was rebuilt as a gate tower with a bell, and its orange onion dome is one of the landmarks of the old town. Stairs inside the tower lead to a viewing gallery. To the east you see the castle cliff, and to the west the Váh River and the new town. It is a great spot for photographing the castle. Tickets cost about 2–3 euros, and it has limited opening hours in winter. It stands at the southern end of Peace Square, next to the synagogue.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Trenčín Synagogue
- Piarist Church of St Francis Xavier
- Peace Square (Mierové námestie)
- Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
- M. A. Bazovský Gallery
- Trenčín Castle
- Roman Inscription of Trenčín
- Veľká Skalka Monastery