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'''Veľký Šariš''' ({{lang-de|Groß-Scharosch}}; {{lang-hu|Nagysáros}}) is a small town near [[Prešov]] in eastern [[Slovakia]]. The town is known as the site of the largest brewery in Slovakia - [[Šariš Brewery]].
'''Veľký Šariš''' is a small town near [[Prešov]] in eastern [[Slovakia]]. The town is known as the site of the largest brewery in Slovakia – [[Šariš Brewery]].


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The etymology of the name is uncertain. Hungarian historians and linguists prefer the theory that it is derived from the [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]] word ''sár'' or ''sáros'' (muddy). Slovak historians and linguists assume that the name comes from pre-Hungarian period and is of Slavic or even older origin.<ref name = "lexicon">{{cite book | editor1-first = Martin | editor1-last = Štefánik | editor2-first = Ján | editor2-last = Lukačka | title = Lexikón stredovekých miest na Slovensku | trans-title = Lexicon of Medieval Towns in Slovakia | pages = 552, 563 | publisher = Historický ústav SAV | location = Bratislava | year = 2010 | isbn = 978-80-89396-11-5 | language = Slovak, English | url = http://www.forumhistoriae.sk/e_kniznica/Lexikon-stredovekych-miest.pdf }}</ref>
The etymology of the name is uncertain. Hungarian historians and linguists prefer the theory that it is derived from the [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]] word ''sár'' or ''sáros'' (muddy). Slovak historians and linguists assume that the name comes from pre-Hungarian period and is of Slavic or even older origin.<ref name = "lexicon">{{cite book | editor1-first = Martin | editor1-last = Štefánik | editor2-first = Ján | editor2-last = Lukačka | title = Lexikón stredovekých miest na Slovensku | trans-title = Lexicon of Medieval Towns in Slovakia | pages = 552, 563 | publisher = Historický ústav SAV | location = Bratislava | year = 2010 | isbn = 978-80-89396-11-5 | language = sk, en | url = http://www.forumhistoriae.sk/e_kniznica/Lexikon-stredovekych-miest.pdf }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==History==
==History==
The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. A Slavic settlement on the castle foot hill is dated to the 9th-10th century, other settlements were unearthed in the area of the town (9th-10th century, 10th-11th century, later abandoned settlement dated to the 12th-13th century) and at the location ''Dzikov potok'' (8th-9th century). The first written mention of Veľký Šariš dates back to 1217 (''Sarus'')<ref name = "lexicon"/> The town was a royal town then a landlord town (since 1465).<ref name="lexicon"/>
The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. A Slavic settlement on the castle foot hill is dated to the 9th–10th century, other settlements were unearthed in the area of the town (9th–10th century, 10th–11th century, later abandoned settlement dated to the 12th–13th century) and at the location ''Dzikov potok'' (8th–9th century). The first written mention of Veľký Šariš dates back to 1217 (''Sarus'')<ref name = "lexicon"/> The town was a royal town then a landlord town (since 1465).<ref name="lexicon"/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
According to the 2001 [[census]], the town had 4,018 inhabitants. 91.69% of inhabitants were [[Slovaks]], 6.07% [[Romani people|Roma]], 0.60% [[Ukrainians]] and 0.55% [[Czechs]].<ref name="statistics">{{cite web | title = Municipal Statistics | publisher = Statistical Office of the Slovak republic | url = http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html | accessdate = 2008-01-26 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080111223415/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-01-11}}</ref> The religious makeup was 84.59% [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholics]], 4.55% people with no religious affiliation, 4.31% [[Eastern Catholic Churches|Greek Catholics]] and 2.56% [[Lutheranism|Lutherans]].<ref name="statistics"/>
According to the 2001 census, the town had 4,018 inhabitants. 91.69% of inhabitants were [[Slovaks]], 6.07% [[Romani people|Roma]], 0.60% [[Ukrainians]] and 0.55% [[Czechs]].<ref name="statistics">{{cite web | title = Municipal Statistics | publisher = Statistical Office of the Slovak republic | url = http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html | access-date = 2008-01-26 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080111223415/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2008-01-11}}</ref> The religious makeup was 84.59% [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholics]], 4.55% people with no religious affiliation, 4.31% [[Eastern Catholic Churches|Greek Catholics]] and 2.56% [[Lutheranism|Lutherans]].<ref name="statistics"/>


==Economy==
==Economy==
There is brewery Šariš located in town. The brewery was built in 1964 and is part of group SABMiller, which acquired brewery in 1997. Brewery has around 550 employees.
There is brewery Šariš located in town. The brewery was built in 1964 and is part of group SABMiller, which acquired brewery in 1997. Brewery has around 550 employees.


==Twin towns — sister cities==
==Twin towns – sister cities==
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Slovakia}}
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Slovakia}}


Veľký Šariš is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Partnerské mestá|url=http://www.velkysaris.sk/oznamy.phtml?id_menu=75092&limited_level=1|website=velkysaris.sk|publisher=Veľký Šariš|language=sk|accessdate=2019-09-05}}</ref>
Veľký Šariš is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Partnerské mestá|url=http://www.velkysaris.sk/oznamy.phtml?id_menu=75092&limited_level=1|website=velkysaris.sk|publisher=Veľký Šariš|language=sk|access-date=2019-09-05}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|HUN}} [[Nyírtelek]], [[Hungary]]
*{{flagicon|HUN}} [[Nyírtelek]], Hungary
*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Grybów]], [[Poland]]
*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Grybów]], Poland
*{{flagicon|UKR}} [[Rakoshino]], [[Ukraine]]
*{{flagicon|UKR}} [[Rakoshyno|Rakoshino]], Ukraine


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 04:10, 11 July 2024

Veľký Šariš
Town
View from Veľký Šariš
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Veľký Šariš is located in Slovakia
Veľký Šariš
Veľký Šariš
Location of Veľký Šariš in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°02′18″N 21°11′30″E / 49.03833°N 21.19167°E / 49.03833; 21.19167
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictPrešov
First mentioned1217
Government
 • MayorJUDr. Viliam Kall
Area
[1]
 • Total25.73 km2 (9.93 sq mi)
 (2022)
Elevation
281[2] m (922[2] ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total6,759
 • Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
082 21[2]
Area code+421 51[2]
Car platePO
ClimateDfb
Websitevelkysaris.sk

Veľký Šariš is a small town near Prešov in eastern Slovakia. The town is known as the site of the largest brewery in Slovakia – Šariš Brewery.

Etymology

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The etymology of the name is uncertain. Hungarian historians and linguists prefer the theory that it is derived from the Hungarian word sár or sáros (muddy). Slovak historians and linguists assume that the name comes from pre-Hungarian period and is of Slavic or even older origin.[4]

Geography

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Veľký Šariš lies at an altitude of 269 metres (883 ft) above sea level and covers an area of 25.73 square kilometres (9.9 sq mi).[5] It is located on the Torysa river, 6 kilometres (4 mi) north-north-west from Prešov. There are ruins of Šariš Castle above the city, which were reconstructed in recent years and serve as place for various cultural events, such as music festivals or film festivals.

History

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The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. A Slavic settlement on the castle foot hill is dated to the 9th–10th century, other settlements were unearthed in the area of the town (9th–10th century, 10th–11th century, later abandoned settlement dated to the 12th–13th century) and at the location Dzikov potok (8th–9th century). The first written mention of Veľký Šariš dates back to 1217 (Sarus)[4] The town was a royal town then a landlord town (since 1465).[4]

Demographics

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According to the 2001 census, the town had 4,018 inhabitants. 91.69% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 6.07% Roma, 0.60% Ukrainians and 0.55% Czechs.[5] The religious makeup was 84.59% Roman Catholics, 4.55% people with no religious affiliation, 4.31% Greek Catholics and 2.56% Lutherans.[5]

Economy

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There is brewery Šariš located in town. The brewery was built in 1964 and is part of group SABMiller, which acquired brewery in 1997. Brewery has around 550 employees.

Twin towns – sister cities

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

Veľký Šariš is twinned with:[6]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic (www.statistics.sk). "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  2. ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic (www.statistics.sk). "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  4. ^ a b c Štefánik, Martin; Lukačka, Ján, eds. (2010). Lexikón stredovekých miest na Slovensku [Lexicon of Medieval Towns in Slovakia] (PDF) (in Slovak and English). Bratislava: Historický ústav SAV. pp. 552, 563. ISBN 978-80-89396-11-5.
  5. ^ a b c "Municipal Statistics". Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Archived from the original on 2008-01-11. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  6. ^ "Partnerské mestá". velkysaris.sk (in Slovak). Veľký Šariš. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
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