Places worth the detour in Žilina

13 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Žilina, Slovakia, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (6). Best known: Budatín Castle. 10 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks6 Sacred sites3 Nature & landscapes3 Museums & culture1

All 13, ranked 13

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Budatín Castle

Built landmarks · 13th century · Notable

Castle in Slovakia

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2.Church of the Holy Trinity, Žilina

Sacred sites · 15th century · Notable

Church in Žilina, Slovakia

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3.Strečno Castle

Built landmarks · 13th century · Notable

Castle in Slovakia

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4.Lietava Castle

Built landmarks · 13th century · Hidden gem

Castle in Slovakia

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5.Statue of St. John of Nepomuk in Divina

Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem

Statue of St. John of Nepomuk

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6.Súľovský hrad

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

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7.Church of Saint Stephen the King

Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem

Church in Žilina, Slovakia

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8.New Synagogue, Žilina

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Synagogue in Slovakia

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9.Hričov Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

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10.Súľov Rocks

Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem

National nature reserve in Slovakia

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11.Šarkania diera

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

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12.Slnečné skaly

Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem

Protected area in Slovakia

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13.Povážie museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Žilina, Slovakia

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