Slovakia
Trnava
Trnava is a Slovak city easily reached from the capital, Bratislava. Its old town, lined with a cathedral, numerous churches, and a clock tower, is a pleasant place for a stroll.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- M. R. Štefánik Airport
- Best season
- May–Oct
- Time zone
- Europe/Bratislava
- Sights covered
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Temples & religious sites
St. John the Baptist Cathedral
Widely regarded as Trnava's most historic cathedral. It's well worth a visit while exploring the rest of the city.
Temples & religious sites
Saint Nicolas' Church, Trnava
This church in Trnava combines Gothic and Baroque architecture. In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI elevated it to the status of minor basilica.
Views & landmarks
City Tower (Trnava)
A historic landmark that represents Trnava. It's an iconic structure you'll naturally come across while wandering the old town.
Temples & religious sites
Saint Helena's Church, Trnava
This church stands at the end of Trnava's old town pedestrian street. Built in the 14th century and later remodeled in Baroque style, it features an ornate altar and a historic pipe organ.
Culture & venues
Divadlo Jána Palárika
A historic theater in downtown Trnava that opened in 1831 and is still in use as a performance venue today. Watching a show inside this old building makes for a memorable evening.
Museums & galleries
West Slovak Museum
A regional museum housed in a 13th-century former Poor Clares monastery, with exhibits spanning social and natural history. As one of Slovakia's largest museums, it's well worth a visit for anyone interested in history or natural history.
Temples & religious sites
Church of Saint Anne
This small Baroque church, built by the Ursuline order, sits quietly in a lane of Trnava's old town. Its unadorned interior and old altar make it a memorable stop on a walk past Trnava's many churches.
Temples & religious sites
Church of the Holy Trinity
This Baroque church stands in Trnava's old town, within easy walking distance of the neighboring churches.
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