Strečno
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| Strečno | |
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| Coat-of-arms N/A | |
| Region (kraj) | Žilina Region |
| District (okres) | Žilina |
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| Altitude | 360 m |
| Population | 2,648 (as of 2004) |
| Area | 13.175 km² |
| Time Zone • Summer DST |
CET: UTC+1 CEST: UTC+2 |
| Telephone prefix | +421-41 |
| Postal code | 013 24 |
| Car registration plate | ZA |
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Strečno is a village and municipality by the river Váh in Lesser Fatra in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. Situated 7 km east from Žilina, Strečno is most famous for its gothic castle ruins.
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[edit] History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1300. The castle, built in the beginning 14th century by Matthew Csák was destroyed in 1698.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Gallery
 Strečno Castle ruins |
 Village from the castle |
[edit] External links
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Rajec | Rajecké Teplice | Žilina |
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