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Strečno castle - a glimpse of the Middle Ages This castle is a conserved ruin located above the main road between Žilina and Vrútky. Originally built on the cusp of the 14th century, as a toll station on the road to Turec, it expanded in size until it reached approximately 165 x 61 m. With four gates it was the most secure castle in the entire region of Považie. It became a National Cultural Heritage in the year 1970 and after large reconstruction efforts it opened to the public in 1995. Among the permanent exhibitions are one of archeology and history of the castle and the nearby region, the replica of the body of the most famous inhabitant of the castle, Žofia (Sophie) Bosniaková as well as an interactive exhibition dedicated to the military history of the castle and its owners. Included are a selfie wall, infokiosk with an interactive encyclopedia and a shadow play. Žofia was a beloved lady of the castle, kind and patient and willing to help her subjects. These qualities earned her the nickname of the “Saint from Strečno”. Part of the castle area is also a replica of an authentic village from the Middle Ages called Paseka. This exhibition was added in 2013 and consists of five distinct houses. You can observe a house of a baker, a fisherman, a healing woman and a shelter for travelers. A part of the village is also a functional bell tower and a well. Everything is made from traditional materials - wood and reed. Nearby is an area made for recreation of tourists, there is a fireplace and a well of drinking water. www.globalslovakia.com (fb)