It opened in its new form in 2015 and is one of the most modern stadiums in Slovakia. It bears the name of the “legend” of FC Spartak Trnava and its capacity is 19,200 seats. The Slovakian national football team often uses it for their international matches. Around the stadium you will find a shopping center, casino, restaurants, children’s playground and many sporting goods stores.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO ANTON MALATINSKY STADIUM
*** About 10 minutes walk from the city center.
TRNAVA: THE “LITTLE ROME”
The many churches rank it in one of the most historic cities in terms of the religious part. Its inhabitants call it “Little Rome” because of its many temples. The city plays an important role of the secondary core of the so-called Central European Region. It was a cultural center for three centuries and is now considered one of the most vibrant cities with the magnificent Old Town urging you to discover every corner.
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +421
Nearest airports from city center: Bratislava Airport (46km), Vienna Airport (114km), Brno Airport (189km), Ostrava Airport (197km), Budapest Airport (218km), Graz Airport (314km), Prague Airport (407km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** ARCHBISHOP PALACE (Námestie svätého Mikuláša 387, 917 01 Trnava)
It was the first ceremonial seat of the archbishops of Esztergom and you will have the opportunity to see the architecture of the renaissance era. Tour to see the rooms, chapel, cellars and more.
*** CITY TOWER (Štefánikova 1, 917 02 Trnava)
It is one of the most historical monuments of the city dating from the end of the 16th century.
*** CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (Univerzitné námestie, 917 01 Trnava)
It dates from the 17th century and its interior is dominated by the monumental wooden main altar of 1640 by B. Knilling and V. Knoth.
*** BERNOLAK’S GATE
It is one of the most important attractions of the city. Anton Bernolák (1762 – 1813) was a prominent figure of the Enlightenment. See the statue of Bernolak with a book conversing with a group of men, women and children, representing the Slovak nation.
*** MEDIEVAL DEFENSIVE WALL
Dating back to 1238, the fortifications were severely damaged over the centuries during battles, but a very large part has been preserved.
*** BASILICA OF SAINT NICHOLAS (Námestie svätého Mikuláša 385/1, 917 01 Trnava)
It was built at the end of the 14th and beginning of the 15th century, it had Gothic architecture and in the 17th century it was reconstructed in Baroque style. It is the center of the city’s cultural and religious activity.
*** MUSEUM OF WESTERN SLOVAKIA (Múzejné námestie 3, 917 01 Trnava)
You can enjoy exhibits from prehistoric times to the modern era of the city and the surrounding area. There are also the Museum of Biblical Culture, the House of Mikuláš Schneider-Trnavský and the Library for the scientific public located in the Šándor House.
*** CHURCH OF ST. HELENA (Hlavná 18/47, 917 01 Trnava)
It dates from the 13th-14th century and has undergone several changes since then. It is a reference point for the city.
*** STATUS QUO ANTE SYNAGOGUE (Halenárska 407, 917 01 Trnava)
It was built at the end of the 19th century in the Moorish-Byzantine style and now houses the Ján Koniarek gallery.
*** CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY (Štefánikova 135/45, 917 01 Trnava)
Today it is known as the Jesuit Church and is a historic temple.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** The historic Burgher Houses settlement deserves your attention
*** Driny is a limestone cave located about 30 minutes away from the city center in Smolenice by car.
*** If you have time visit Smolenice Castle which is 30 minutes away by car.
*** The city has many churches worth visiting, such as Church of St. Anne, Church of St. Jacob, Church of St. Joseph, Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary.
*** The Town Hall is a beautiful building and landmark of the city.
FOOD AND DRINK
In Trnava you will be able to find cuisines from many parts of the world, like European, Mediterranean, Asian and American. Try the bryndzové halušky (Sheep cheese dumplings), sviečková na smotane which is beef with sauce, potato dumplings stuffed with smoked meat, kapustnica and the traditional soup cesnaková zupepka which is inside bread. If you like sausages then try krvavničky. For sweets, eat the traditional Skalický Trdelník. Accompany your meal with beer or wine.
WHERE TO STAY
The city does not have many apartments or hotels to stay. But they exist in the city center and at a maximum distance of 2 kilometers at very good prices.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** City Arena could qualify as your first choice for shopping.
*** The Aquapark is an ideal choice to relax and have fun.
*** Take the WINE Mrva & Stanko winery tour and you will remember it for a lifetime.
*** The Mall Trnava, Arkadia, City Park, OC Island and S1 Center are very good options for your shopping.
*** Of course in the Old Town you will find many options for food, drink and for your shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot οr by bike.
CITIES NEAR TRNAVA
Major cities close to Trnava are Bratislava (56km), Dunajka Streda (57km), Trencin (85km), Vienna (130km), Budapest (187km), Brno (187km), Ostrava (232km), Graz (317km), Linz (320km), Katowice (325km), Prague (385km), Krakow (399km)
