Strečno
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 Strečno village viewed from Strečno castle
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| Country | Slovakia |
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| Region | Žilina |
| District | Žilina |
| River | Váh |
| Elevation | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Coordinates | 49°11′17″N 18°52′02″E / 49.18806°N 18.86722°E |
| Area | 13.175 km2 (5.087 sq mi) |
| Population | 2,648 (2004) |
| Density | 201 / km2 (521 / sq mi) |
| Postal code | 013 24 |
| Area code | +421-41 |
| Car plate | ZA |
   Location of Strečno in Slovakia
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  Location of Strečno in the Žilina Region
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Strečno is a village and municipality in the Žilina District in the Žilina Region in North Slovakia. It is located by the Váh River in the Malá Fatra Mts. Situated 7 km east from Žilina, Strečno is most famous for its gothic castle ruins.
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[edit] History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1300. The castle, built in the beginning 14th century by Matthew Csák was destroyed in 1698.
[edit] Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 360 metres and covers an area of 13.175km². It has a population of about 2648 people.
[edit] Gallery
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Strečno Castle ruins and the Váh River
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Strečno Castle
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Village from the castle
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Church in village
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