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Tower · Trnava, Trnava
Trnava City Tower
Renaissance tower from 1574 on Trojičné námestie, built as a watchtower against fires and enemies. The gallery, about 29 m above ground, looks out over the roofs and the churches of the Little Rome.
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About Trnava City Tower
The City Tower (Mestská veža) was built in 1574 by the local master Jakub as a watchtower from which fire and attack alarms were sounded. Fires in 1666 and 1683 left it roofless, and it was rebuilt in the Baroque period, when it received its current roof.
The tower has a square plan, is about 57 m high, and its facades are decorated with sgraffito in a diamond pattern. On the fifth floor there is a clock mechanism installed in 1729, and on the southwest side there is a sundial. Inside, the floors house an exhibition about the city’s history.
The panoramic gallery is about 29 m above the ground. From there you can see the church towers that gave the city the nickname Little Rome, Trinity Square with the theatre, and the Holy Trinity column.
On the ground floor is the tourist information centre, where tickets are sold. It is the city’s most visited stop and a good starting point for understanding the layout of the centre.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 30 to 45 minutes, including the climb and the exhibition.
Best time
Right at the start of the walk, to understand the layout of the centre before you walk through it.
How to get there
It is on Trojičné námestie, where the pedestrian street Hlavná begins.
Tip
The ticket office is the tourist information desk on the ground floor, where you can also pick up a centre map. The staircase has many steps and there is no elevator.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Trnava City Tower
How many metres tall is the City Tower of Trnava?
About 57 m. The panoramic gallery is about 29 m above the ground.
Is there an elevator in the City Tower of Trnava?
No. The ascent is by stairs, with many steps up to the gallery.
Where can I buy a ticket for the City Tower of Trnava?
On the ground floor of the tower itself, at the tourist information centre.