Castle Tematín, the ruins of castle that have remained of it, are still majestically overlooking the valley of river Váh. Castle since its inception fulfilled gardian function, and together with Trenčín Castle , Beckov Castle and Čachtice castle , was part of the protection of Kingdom of Hungary (Uhorsko). From the 13th century, this castle lying on one of the hills of Považský Inovec mountains was the center of county comprising several villages lying on the left side of the river Váh.
