Ilava

Ilava is a small city located in central Považie region. Lower and upper castle from the 12 century, is owned by Slovakia from 1855. An important prison was established here. The building keeps this function until the present. Visitors of the city can explore the Museum of business. Located in the city part called Klobušice. In the local cemetery the remains of the great figure of technological progress in Hungary - Gábor Baross can be found. He contributed to build the first bridge across the Danube in Bratislava. Near Ilava is located very nice peak called Vápeč belonging to Strážov hills.