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Cachtice Castle
The brooding ruined castle of the 'Blood Countess' Elizabeth Bathory, on a vineyard hill in western Slovakia.
15 km · about 30 min drive
EuropeSlovakiaTrnava Region
Piešťany
Trnava Region, Slovakia · Europe
About Piešťany
Piešťany is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Vrbové, 15km from Cachtice Castle.
Piešťany is a town located in Trnava Region, Slovakia. With a population of 26,862, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Piešťany sits in Slovakia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bratislava time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Piešťany to your route.
About Piešťany
Piešťany (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈpɪeʃcani] ; German: Pistyan, Hungarian: Pöstyén, Polish: Pieszczany [pjɛˈʂtʂanɨ], Czech: Píšťany [ˈpiːʃcanɪ]) is a town in Slovakia. It is located in the western part of the country within the Trnava Region and is the seat of its own district. It is the biggest and best-known spa townRead more
in Slovakia, and has around 28,000 inhabitants.
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Where is Piešťany located?
Piešťany is located in Trnava Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.5948 latitude, 17.8259 longitude.
What is the population of Piešťany?
Piešťany has a population of approximately 26,862 people, making it a town in Slovakia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 26,862
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Slovakia
- Region
- Trnava Region
- Timezone
- Europe/Bratislava
- Coordinates
- 48.5948, 17.8259
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Essential numbers in Slovakia
Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Piešťany
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Trencin Castle
Large castle on a rock above the Vah valley in western Slovakia, with a Roman inscription of 179 AD carved below it.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Bojnice Castle
A romantic neo-Gothic chateau of fairytale spires above a spa town, Slovakia's most-visited castle.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Piešťany
- 70 kmMoravian TuscanyRolling waves of plowed farmland near Kyjov that ripple like a green-gold sea, beloved by photographers.
- 74 kmMost SNP (UFO Bridge)Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.
Driving in Slovakia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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