Slanec

Slanec (Slovak to 1927 " Sálanc "; Hungarian Nagyszalánc ) is a municipality in eastern Slovakia.

Location

It is located in the Slanské Hills, which gives it its name, on a pass about 24 km from Košice.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1301 and developed from a settlement below the castle Slanec (first mentioned in 1281 ).

Attractions

  • The ruins of the castle Slanec
  • Roman Catholic Church from 1754
  • A fort below the castle from the 2nd half of the 18th century

Castle ruins

Roman Catholic Church

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