Strečno

Geobox | settlement
name = Strečno
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category = Village
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image_caption = Strečno village viewed from Strečno castle


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country = Slovakia
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state =
region = Žilina
district = Žilina
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river = Váh
location =
elevation = 360
lat_d = 49
lat_m = 11
lat_s = 17
lat_NS = N
long_d = 18
long_m = 52
long_s = 02
long_EW = E
coordinates_type = region:SK_type:city
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area = 13.175
area_round = 3
population = 2648
population_date = 2004
population_density = auto
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postal_code = 013 24
area_code = 421-41
code = ZA
code_type = Car plate
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map_background = Slovakia - background map.png map_caption = Location of Strečno in Slovakia
map_locator = Slovakia
map1 = Žilina Region - outline map.svg
map1_background = Žilina Region - background map.png map1_caption = Location of Strečno in the Žilina Region
map1_locator = Žilina Region
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commons = Strečno
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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.

History

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

Geography

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

Gallery

External links

* [http://www.strecno.sk/ Official site]
* [http://www.mestozilina.sk/sprievodca/turistika/strecno/10200178/hrad-strecno/ Pictures of Strečno Castle]