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History of P rešov

Discover the rich history of Prešov, with the oldest traces of human settlement dating back to 80000-40000 years BC. Explore its transformation from a medieval city to an important trade route center. Visit Solivar, known for salt mining, and the unique Dubník's opal mines. Explore the ruins of Zbojnícky castle, Šarišský castle, and Kapušiansky castle. Join us on a fascinating historical journey through Prešov.

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History of P rešov

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  1. HistoryofPrešov

  2. Archeologists have the oldest traces of man in the territory of Prešovfrom the period of 80000 - 40 000 years BC. The continuous settlement dates to the 8th century. 9.th c. - Prešov at that time might have been a centre of a Slavic tribe territorial unit of the Šariš region.

  3. One of the important presuppositions for the transformation of the local market colony into a medieval city was its advantageous geographic position on an ancient trade route leading from the south.

  4. The first written citation of Prešov dates back to the 7th of November in 1247. • Its situation had basically changed after obtaining municipal privileges granted to the Saxons of Prešovby King Andrew III. (1290-1301) on 28th January 1299.

  5. Solivar • An important position within the peripheral zones of Prešov in the early Middle Ages was taken by Solivar which most probably existed in the form of a colony as early as before the 11th century. Its inhabitants were mining and manufacturing salt. • Sol sa tu tazi dodnes.

  6. Opal mines • The unique Dubník´s opal mines are located in the middle of northern part of Slánske mountains. • Červenica is the former administration center of the opal mining, now anbandoned settlement, about 3 km away and from ZlatáBaňa about 5 km away. • V buducnostisaplanuje o obnoveni

  7. Castles • Zbojníckycastle- ruins of a castle which was built after 1298 and was destroyed in the beginning of 18th century. • Šarišský castle - ruins of a Gothic castle built in 13th century and rebuilt in 15th and 16th century. Destroyed by fire in 1687. • Kapušianskycastle - Ruins of a castle built in 13th century. Rebuilt in 15ty century, in 1715 demolished.

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