With Sophia at Strečno Castle

Location: Žilinský kraj, okres Žilina, Strečno

GPS: N49°10'28'' E18°51'44''

Venue: Strečno

Date: 4/29/2018

Event type: theatre festival, folklore event, gastronomic event, market, exhibition, event for children, concert, dance event, event for youth, music event, TIP

Enjoy the attractive summer season opening with sightseeing tours and interesting programme at and underneath the Strečno Castle. You will get familiar with the life story of Baroness Sophia Bosniak, the most famous of those who lived directly in the castle above the village of Strečno.

Once the safest fort of Považie region, Strečno Castle was home to many notable persons, the most famous being Sophia Bosniak well-known at the time of her love for her husband Count Francis Wesselényi, God and the poor. On top of the limestone rock, the castle preserves Sophia's legacy. Meet her in person at the castle's grand opening.

The atmosphere of the tour is enhanced by the story of Sophia Bosniak, a brief representation of the Sophia's life tighted closely with Strečno. Stop for a while in a castle chapel where miniconcerts of period music will take place or at the historical craft fair.

Enjoy a beautiful view of the Strečo Mountain Pass from the castle tower, try some medieval cuisine delicacies, train yourself in archery. Visit Paseka medieval village under the majestic castle and immerse yourself into the sheer beauty of Slovak and Polish folklore. Simply, come over to open the Strečno Castle.

Web: Žilina Region Tourist Board

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