Púchov, SLOVAKIA

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    Púchov is a lovely small town in the north-west part of Slovakia.

    The town is situated in the picturesque basin on the central course of the river Váh bordering the White Carpathians, the Javoník and the Strážovské Mountains.

     

     

     

     

     

    The first records of Púchov  are in anciant documents, which you can find in the Museum of the Púchov Culture located in the old Župan`s House. Historical sources mention Púchov for the first time in 1243. Púchov crag is the most significant excavation site of the Púchov`s Culture. This evidence of our interesting history is presented in this Museum.

           

    Afterwards, you can relax in one of the cozy café`s or on the summer terraces which you´ll find in the town center. Even more, the lighted fountain in pedestrian zone can refresh you in a hot summer days. 

       

    If you want to enjoy live music,open-air concerts music and dance join events associated with the Púchov Summer Culture. In addition in September you will have opportunity to experience the traditional craft fair or in December the St. Nicholas Day Fair. 

       

    The new theatre and cinema in one building gives another opportunity to exerience cultural events. If you want to relax and take a deep breath of a fresh air take a walk to our beautiful Marczibanyi` s Garden or to a park.

                 

     

    How to get there

    Púchov lies on the north-west part of Slovakia. To get to our town is very easy, from capital city Bratislava by train or bus. 

    How to move round the town

    Púchov is very small town so you can travel by city bus or taxi. If you want to get to another town take a bus or train. 

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