Zilina
Only a 30 minute drive from Chalupa Ria!

Zilina has grown remarkably in the last few years, and has become a city with a real cosmopolitan atmosphere.

This is particularly so on the main square, which is full with terraced cafes and fine restaurants, making it the perfect spot for a night out. The square, surrounded by arcaded burgher houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, is dominated by the Church of the Holy Trinity.

Budatin Castle

Situated in the outskirts of Zilina, Budatin Castle belongs to the water castles, which in the past were protected by streams and moats.

The water castles were built in the period after the Tatar invasion throughout Slovakia, to help prevent any further invasions.

Today, there are three exhibitions of the Povazske museum housed here. Both the archaeological and the historical exhibitions are certainly worth a quick look, but the real attraction here is the Tinker Art exhibition, which is the largest of its kind anywhere in the world.

Open All Year:

Tuesday - Sunday: 0800 - 1600 (closed Mondays)

Admission Prices:

Adults: 40Sk
Children/Students/Seniors: 20Sk

Further Information:

History of Budatin Castle

Please note that detailed directions to Zilina and Budatin Castle are included in the Tourist Information Pack available at the Chalupa Ria.