My Region – Region of Prešov Martin Šesták Peter Verešpej
Jan 01, 2016
My Region – Region of Prešov
Martin ŠestákPeter Verešpej
Basic information
Area: 8,974 km2 (18.3% of the area of SR)Population: 801,939 (14.8% of the population of
Slovakia)Population density: 89 inhabitants/km2Number of districts:13 Number of cities: 23Number of villages: 666Average age: 33.67 yearsMajor city: Prešov (165,613 inhabitants in the
district)
Region flag
Region of Presov is located in the northeastern part of the Slovak Republic. Region of presov is the most populated of all regions and by area is the second largest region in Slovakia. It consists of historical regions of northern, central and southern Spis, lower and upper Saris and upper Zemplín
Historical royal towns
The towns Bardejov, Kežmarok, Levoča and Stará Ľubovňa (Prešov Region) were granted the privileges of a free royal towns in the Middle Ages.
Levoča In 1271 the town was mentioned as a centre of the
Province of Spiš which received the privileges of the free royal town.
The square is one of the largest medieval squares in Slovakia. It is dominated by the Renaissance town hall, the bell tower and the church of St. Jacob. The altar inside - a master piece of Master Paul of Levoča - is not only a perfect work of art, but with a height of 18,62 m it is also the highest Gothic altar in the world.
Altar of Master Pavol
Renaissance town hall, the bell tower and the church of St. Jacob
Kežmarok Kežmarok received the municipal privileges in
1269. Every year in summer attend here "Traditional Crafts of Europe" because of traditional crafts. In Kežmarok is also historical castle.
Stará Ľubovňa Stará Ľubovňa received the greatest privilege in
1364, when the Hungarian King Louis I. promoted it a royal free town which has the right of the sword and was freed from the jurisdiction of Ľubovňa Castle.
Kežmarok castle
Stara Ľubovňa castle
Bardejov In 1376, Bardejov came a free royal town.
to honor the successful restoration of the old town, in 1986 the International Trustees of the UNESCO foundation ICOMOS awarded town with the European Prize gold medal. in 2000, the historic old town and the Jewish suburb were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Town hall
Minor Basilica of saint Egidius
Other Great places in our region opal mines of Dubnik
First reference -First reference - 14.5.1597.14.5.1597. Year 1771 – found the biggest noble opal in the Year 1771 – found the biggest noble opal in the
world – Harlequin – 607 g – stored in Wien.world – Harlequin – 607 g – stored in Wien. The best known tunnels – The best known tunnels – CarolCarol and and JosephJoseph from from
19. century.19. century. Many opals were taken abroad (Australia, USA, Many opals were taken abroad (Australia, USA,
Netherlands).Netherlands). Significant hibernation ground of bats – more than Significant hibernation ground of bats – more than
1616 species and species and 30%30% of all bats in Slovak Republic. of all bats in Slovak Republic. In present, mining operations are shut down and In present, mining operations are shut down and
the mines are closed. the mines are closed.
High Tatras
Belong to Belong to TANAPTANAP – the oldest national park in Slovak – the oldest national park in Slovak Republic – year 1949.Republic – year 1949.
Since 1993 – “Since 1993 – “Biosférická rezervácia TatryBiosférická rezervácia Tatry“ (biosphere “ (biosphere organization Tatras) along with polish side organization Tatras) along with polish side areare in in UNESCO.UNESCO.
The highest The highest peak peak of Slovakia – of Slovakia – Gerlachovský štítGerlachovský štít – 2655m. – 2655m. The highest inhabited point of Slovakia – The highest inhabited point of Slovakia – Lomnický štítLomnický štít – –
observatory – 2632 m.observatory – 2632 m. There are plentyThere are plenty of rocky mountains (Kriváň, Rysy), deep of rocky mountains (Kriváň, Rysy), deep
iceberg valleys (Mengusovská), moraines and tarns iceberg valleys (Mengusovská), moraines and tarns (Štrbské).(Štrbské).
In surroundings are cities with historical monuments In surroundings are cities with historical monuments (Poprad), alpine and ski centre(Poprad), alpine and ski centress (Starý Smokovec). (Starý Smokovec).
Solivar
National cultural monumentNational cultural monument from 17 from 17 th th century. century.Unique Unique ladle salternladle saltern, which does not have , which does not have
competition in Slovak Republic.competition in Slovak Republic.Complex of technical buildings for soil drawings Complex of technical buildings for soil drawings
and boiling.and boiling.The main The main tunnel Leopoldtunnel Leopold has been excavating has been excavating
since 1571 and his depth reaches 155m.since 1571 and his depth reaches 155m.Capacity of saltern was one of the biggest in Capacity of saltern was one of the biggest in
middle Europe.middle Europe.The saline burned up several times – The saline burned up several times – big firesbig fires
were in were in 18191819 and and 19861986..
The hole of evil
The only public cave in Prešov The only public cave in Prešov surroundings.surroundings.
It arose in floe of calcite and dolomite.It arose in floe of calcite and dolomite.Opened in 1999 and it’s slang name is Opened in 1999 and it’s slang name is
Zlá Džura.Zlá Džura.There are many of protected plants There are many of protected plants
(Lilium martagon).(Lilium martagon).Zlá diera is also home to about a 250 Zlá diera is also home to about a 250
bats of 12 species.bats of 12 species.
Sources
http://www.wikipedia.orghttp://www.wikipedia.orghttp://www.wikimedia.orghttp://www.wikimedia.orghttp://www.http://www.vysoketatryvysoketatry..skskhttp://www.http://www.levocalevoca..skskhttp://www.http://www.zladierazladiera..skskhttp://www.http://www.opalovebaneopalovebane..sksk
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