Senica ( , ) is a town in Trnava Region, western Slovakia. It is located in the north-eastern part of the Záhorie lowland, close to the Little Carpathians.

History

The town's history is closely related with the Branč castle, built in 1251–1261. It was first mentioned in 1256 and received its town privileges in 1396, confirmed in 1463 and 1492. The town was affected by Turkish wars, anti-Habsburg uprisings and reformation and counter-reformations in the 17th century. In 1746, it became seat of the district within the Nitra county.

Demographics

According to the 2001 census, the town had 21,253 inhabitants. 96.40% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 1.56% Czechs, 0.84% Roma and 0.14 Hungarians. The religious makeup was 47.28% Roman Catholics, 31.18% people with no religious affiliation, and 17.03% Lutherans.

Industry

A significant silk-making company is based in Senica. The company was established in 1954.

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Senica is twinned with:

• Bač, Serbia (2004)
• Herzogenbuchsee, Switzerland (2004)
• Pułtusk, Poland (2002)
• Trutnov, Czech Republic (1998)
• Velké Pavlovice, Czech Republic (2002)

References

1. Mesto Senica - oficiálne stránky mesta

External links

• Municipal website
• Senica at tourist-channel.sk
• Senica - detailed map guide

In Senica is 4junior school.