Fun facts about Žilina
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Žilina means 'a place with many watercourses'.
Žilina
Slovakia
Žilina is a city in north-western Slovakia, around 170 kilometres (110 mi) from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders.
From the “Etymology” section
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The first written reference to Žilina was in 1208.
Žilina
Slovakia
Žilina is a city in north-western Slovakia, around 170 kilometres (110 mi) from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders.
From the “History” section
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Žilina is located at the confluence of three rivers: Váh, Kysuca, and Rajčanka.
Žilina
Slovakia
Žilina is a city in north-western Slovakia, around 170 kilometres (110 mi) from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders.
From the “Geography” section
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The coat of arms of Žilina has been used as the city's symbol since 1378.
Žilina
Slovakia
Žilina is a city in north-western Slovakia, around 170 kilometres (110 mi) from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders.
From the “Symbol” section
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Žilina is a candidate city for the title of European Capital of Culture 2026.
Žilina
Slovakia
Žilina is a city in north-western Slovakia, around 170 kilometres (110 mi) from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders.
From the “Culture” section
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