Strečno

Strečno
Strečno village viewed from Strečno Castle
Strečno
Location of Strečno in the Žilina Region
Strečno
Location of Strečno in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°11′N 18°52′E / 49.19°N 18.87°E / 49.19; 18.87
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina Region
DistrictŽilina District
First mentioned1300
Area
 • Total
13.17 km2 (5.08 sq mi)
Elevation
358 m (1,175 ft)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total
2,572
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
132 4
Area code+421 41
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)ZA
Websitewww.strecno.sk

Strečno (Hungarian: Sztrecsény) 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.