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Skalica

December 07, 2023

Skalica (German: Skalitz, Hungarian: Szakolca, Latin: Sakolcium) is the largest town in Skalica District in western Slovakia in the Záhorie region. Located near the Czech border, Skalica has a population of around 15,000.

Skalica
Town
City centre of Skalica
Coat of arms
Skalica
Location of Skalica in the Trnava Region
Skalica
Skalica (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 48°50′32″N 17°13′36″E / 48.84222°N 17.22667°E / 48.84222; 17.22667
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrnava
DistrictSkalica
First mentioned1217
Government
 • MayorOľga Luptáková
Area
 • Total60.00[2] km2 (23.17[2] sq mi)
Elevation
177[3] m (581[3] ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total15,501[1]
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
909 01[3]
Area code+421 34[3]
Car plateSI
Websitewww.skalica.sk

Etymology edit

The name is derived from Slovak word skala (a rock) referring to the cliffs the inhabitants built their settlement over.[5] The first written record of Skalica was made in 1217 as Szacholca.[5]

History edit

The site has been inhabited since 4000 BC and was part of the Great Moravian Empire.[6][7] From the second half of the 10th century until 1918, it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. The settlement developed around a triangular plaza, which was rare during the Middle Ages. Its town privileges were conferred in 1372 by King Louis I of Hungary. In 1428 Skalica became a bastion for the Hussites; during the Hussite Wars, the majority of its then predominantly German-speaking populace fled or was exiled. Many Habaners (adherents of a sect similar to Anabaptism) settled in Skalica in the 16th century.

On 6 November 1918 Skalica became the seat of the Temporary Government of Slovakia, for ten days de facto capital of Slovakia. The Temporary Government led by Vavro Šrobár declared here a sovereignty of the Czechoslovak state, published a newspaper Sloboda (Liberty) and unsuccessfully tried to negotiate the removal of Hungarian troops from Upper Hungary (today Slovakia).

After World War II, the town tried to take advantage of its position as a district town, and many new works, schools and apartments blocks were built, while successfully preserving its historical city centre. In 1960, Skalica became part of Senica district. This lasted until 1996, when Skalica became a separate district again.

Didaktik computers were produced in Skalica during the 1980s. The 2006 European Table Hockey Championships were held in the town.

A popular pastry called trdelník is made in Skalica. Now sold all over Slovakia and Czechia, this unusual "stove-pipe" shaped pastry has its origins in Transylvania.

Today, it is economically the strongest town in the Záhorie region, bypassing its rival town Senica for this position, and is becoming a tourist destination thanks to its preserved town centre and historical monuments.

Sights edit

 
The Romanesque St. George rotunda is the oldest building in the town

Near the remnants of one of Skalica's city walls is one of Slovakia's oldest works of construction, the Romanesque Rotunda of St. George. Although its exact date of origin is unknown, it was constructed by the 12th century at the latest. A Baroque dome was attached to it in the 17th century. The city has several churches, including a Jesuit church and monastery, the 15th century Parish Church of St. Michael, and the 15th century Franciscan church and monastery. Other sights are Skalica's Late Renaissance town hall and the Skalica Culture House built in the Art Nouveau with elements of Czech and Slovak folklore.[8]

Demographics edit

According to the 2001 census, the town had 15,013 inhabitants. 94.84% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 3.61% Czechs and 0.61% Roma.[9] The religious make-up was 70.15% Roman Catholics, 19.92% people with no religious affiliation and 6.67% Lutherans.[9]

Sports edit

  • ŠK Bandy hokej Skalica is one of three bandy clubs in Slovakia. In 2019 it won the rink bandy league.[10]

Notable people edit

Twin towns — sister cities edit

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Slovakia

Skalica is twinned with:[13]

Gallery edit

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    Culture house

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    Main square

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    City walls

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    Calvary

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    Jesuit church

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    Lutheran church

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    Pauline monastery

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    Trinity church

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    Franciscan monastery

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    Romanesque rotunda

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    Rotunda at night

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    Garden in Skalica

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  4. ^ a b "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  5. ^ a b Štefánik, Martin; Lukačka, Ján, eds. (2010). Lexikón stredovekých miest na Slovensku [Lexicon of Medieval Towns in Slovakia] (PDF) (in Slovak). Bratislava: Historický ústav SAV. p. 43. ISBN 978-80-89396-11-5.
  6. ^ "Domov » Záhorské Múzeum Skalica". Záhorské Múzeum Skalica.
  7. ^ Holotík, L̕udovít (2 May 1961). "Dejiny Slovenska: Od najstarších čas do roku 1848". Vydavatel'stvo Slovenskej akadémie vied – via Google Books.
  8. ^ Veinger, Jan (2011-03-16). "Famous Art Nouveau gem set to reopen | Radio Prague". Radio Praha. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
  9. ^ a b . Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Archived from the original on 2007-11-16. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
  10. ^ "Skalickí rinkbandysti sú najlepší na Slovensku, individuálne ocenenia putovali takisto do Skalice". 23 May 2019.
  11. ^ "Felvidek Ma" (in Hungarian). Szövetség a Közös Célokért. 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2008.
  12. ^ "Kulturális enciklopédia" (in Hungarian). Osztovits Szabolcs. 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2008.
  13. ^ "Úvodná strana". skalica.sk (in Slovak). Skalica. Retrieved 2019-09-04.

External links edit

  Media related to Skalica at Wikimedia Commons

  • Official page
  • Churches of Skalica (in English)
  • Stamp of Rotunda of St. George

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Skalica German Skalitz Hungarian Szakolca Latin Sakolcium is the largest town in Skalica District in western Slovakia in the Zahorie region Located near the Czech border Skalica has a population of around 15 000 SkalicaTownCity centre of SkalicaCoat of armsSkalicaLocation of Skalica in the Trnava RegionShow map of Trnava RegionSkalicaSkalica Slovakia Show map of SlovakiaCoordinates 48 50 32 N 17 13 36 E 48 84222 N 17 22667 E 48 84222 17 22667CountrySlovakiaRegionTrnavaDistrictSkalicaFirst mentioned1217Government MayorOľga LuptakovaArea Total60 00 2 km2 23 17 2 sq mi Elevation177 3 m 581 3 ft Population 2021 Total15 501 1 Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal code909 01 3 Area code 421 34 3 Car plateSIWebsitewww skalica sk Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 3 Sights 4 Demographics 5 Sports 6 Notable people 7 Twin towns sister cities 8 Gallery 9 See also 10 References 11 External linksEtymology editThe name is derived from Slovak word skala a rock referring to the cliffs the inhabitants built their settlement over 5 The first written record of Skalica was made in 1217 as Szacholca 5 History editThe site has been inhabited since 4000 BC and was part of the Great Moravian Empire 6 7 From the second half of the 10th century until 1918 it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary The settlement developed around a triangular plaza which was rare during the Middle Ages Its town privileges were conferred in 1372 by King Louis I of Hungary In 1428 Skalica became a bastion for the Hussites during the Hussite Wars the majority of its then predominantly German speaking populace fled or was exiled Many Habaners adherents of a sect similar to Anabaptism settled in Skalica in the 16th century On 6 November 1918 Skalica became the seat of the Temporary Government of Slovakia for ten days de facto capital of Slovakia The Temporary Government led by Vavro Srobar declared here a sovereignty of the Czechoslovak state published a newspaper Sloboda Liberty and unsuccessfully tried to negotiate the removal of Hungarian troops from Upper Hungary today Slovakia After World War II the town tried to take advantage of its position as a district town and many new works schools and apartments blocks were built while successfully preserving its historical city centre In 1960 Skalica became part of Senica district This lasted until 1996 when Skalica became a separate district again Didaktik computers were produced in Skalica during the 1980s The 2006 European Table Hockey Championships were held in the town A popular pastry called trdelnik is made in Skalica Now sold all over Slovakia and Czechia this unusual stove pipe shaped pastry has its origins in Transylvania Today it is economically the strongest town in the Zahorie region bypassing its rival town Senica for this position and is becoming a tourist destination thanks to its preserved town centre and historical monuments Sights edit nbsp The Romanesque St George rotunda is the oldest building in the townNear the remnants of one of Skalica s city walls is one of Slovakia s oldest works of construction the Romanesque Rotunda of St George Although its exact date of origin is unknown it was constructed by the 12th century at the latest A Baroque dome was attached to it in the 17th century The city has several churches including a Jesuit church and monastery the 15th century Parish Church of St Michael and the 15th century Franciscan church and monastery Other sights are Skalica s Late Renaissance town hall and the Skalica Culture House built in the Art Nouveau with elements of Czech and Slovak folklore 8 Demographics editAccording to the 2001 census the town had 15 013 inhabitants 94 84 of inhabitants were Slovaks 3 61 Czechs and 0 61 Roma 9 The religious make up was 70 15 Roman Catholics 19 92 people with no religious affiliation and 6 67 Lutherans 9 Sports editHK 36 Skalica ice hockey club from the town and MFK Skalica football club in the Slovak Super Liga SK Bandy hokej Skalica is one of three bandy clubs in Slovakia In 2019 it won the rink bandy league 10 Notable people editBela II of Hungary king 11 Janos Csernoch primate of Hungary Jan Holly poet studied in Skalica Gyula Juhasz poet 12 Milan Misik geologist university professor Zigmund Palffy ice hockey player Dobroslav Trnka 1963 2023 lawyer Marian Varga musician Frantisek Kristof Vesely actor and singer Miroslav Zalesak ice hockey playerTwin towns sister cities editSee also List of twin towns and sister cities in Slovakia Skalica is twinned with 13 nbsp Schwechat Austria nbsp Freyburg Germany nbsp Gladbeck Germany nbsp Straznice Czech Republic nbsp Uherske Hradiste Czech Republic nbsp Slany Czech Republic nbsp Arcueil FranceGallery edit nbsp Culture house nbsp Main square nbsp City walls nbsp Calvary nbsp Jesuit church nbsp Lutheran church nbsp Pauline monastery nbsp Trinity church nbsp Franciscan monastery nbsp Romanesque rotunda nbsp Rotunda at night nbsp Garden in SkalicaSee also editList of municipalities and towns in SlovakiaReferences edit Pocet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia obce rocne www statistics sk in Slovak Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic 2022 03 31 Retrieved 2022 03 31 a b Hustota obyvateľstva obce om7014rr ukaz Rozloha Stvorcovy meter www statistics sk in Slovak Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic 2022 03 31 Retrieved 2022 03 31 a b c d Zakladna charakteristika www statistics sk in Slovak Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic 2015 04 17 Retrieved 2022 03 31 a b Hustota obyvateľstva obce www statistics sk in Slovak Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic 2022 03 31 Retrieved 2022 03 31 a b Stefanik Martin Lukacka Jan eds 2010 Lexikon stredovekych miest na Slovensku Lexicon of Medieval Towns in Slovakia PDF in Slovak Bratislava Historicky ustav SAV p 43 ISBN 978 80 89396 11 5 Domov Zahorske Muzeum Skalica Zahorske Muzeum Skalica Holotik L udovit 2 May 1961 Dejiny Slovenska Od najstarsich cas do roku 1848 Vydavatel stvo Slovenskej akademie vied via Google Books Veinger Jan 2011 03 16 Famous Art Nouveau gem set to reopen Radio Prague Radio Praha Retrieved 2018 05 02 a b Municipal Statistics Statistical Office of the Slovak republic Archived from the original on 2007 11 16 Retrieved 2007 12 09 Skalicki rinkbandysti su najlepsi na Slovensku individualne ocenenia putovali takisto do Skalice 23 May 2019 Felvidek Ma in Hungarian Szovetseg a Kozos Celokert 2008 Retrieved 8 April 2008 Kulturalis enciklopedia in Hungarian Osztovits Szabolcs 2008 Retrieved 8 April 2008 Uvodna strana skalica sk in Slovak Skalica Retrieved 2019 09 04 External links edit nbsp Media related to Skalica at Wikimedia Commons Official page Municipal website Churches of Skalica in English Stamp of Rotunda of St George Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Skalica amp oldid 1182138478, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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