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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

Trnava
Gateway airport
M. R. Štefánik Airport
Best season
May–Oct
Time zone
Europe/Bratislava
Sights covered
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St. John the Baptist Cathedral

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.

Saint Nicolas' Church, Trnava

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.

City Tower (Trnava)

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.

Saint Helena's Church, Trnava

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.

Divadlo Jána Palárika

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.

West Slovak Museum

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.

Church of Saint Anne

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.

Church of the Holy Trinity

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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