Trebišov, Slovakia

Welcome to Trebišov, a small industrial town located in the easternmost part of Slovakia. With a population of around 25,000, the town serves as an administrative, economic, and cultural center with machine (Vagónka) and building materials industries. Trebišov has a rich history dating back to the Neolithic period, with archaeological findings from the Otomani Culture of the early Bronze Age and the building structures from Hallstatt Culture from the late Bronze Age. The name of Trebišov is first mentioned in 1219 as Terebus, and the village received town status for the first time in 1330. The castle and the village became one settlement in the 14th century, and the first written reference to the castle stems from 1254. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of Parič Castle, which was built in 1786 using stones of a water castle from the 13th century. The castle now houses the National History and Geography Museum and a park that contains remnants of the old water castle. Other noteworthy structures include the Andrássy Mausoleum, a nice neo-Gothic mausoleum of 1896, the Catholic church, c. 1400, Gothic, reconstructed in 1696, and the Pauline monastery, which was built in 1502 and connected with the Catholic Church. Trebišov is also home to the Orthodox church, which was built in 1825, and the manor house, which was adapted in the Empire-neo-Renaissance style in 1786. Visitors can also explore the Trebišov Park, which occupies an area of 62 ha and is used for recreation, cultural and social events, and as a historical and archaeological site. The park began to be laid out in the 18th century and started as an English countryside forest with buttonwoods and other trees imported from around the world. Today, the park is home to many historical monuments, including the Church of the Holy Spirit, one of Trebišov’s oldest churches, and the Mausoleum of The Andrássy Family in The Town Park, one of the most beautiful monuments in Trebišov. Trebišov is also known for its famous residents, including politician Marián Čalfa, footballer Marek Čech, and footballer Ján Novák. Trebišov is twinned with Hodonín, Czech Republic, and Jasło, Poland. Come and explore the hidden gem of Trebišov, Slovakia, and discover its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and mouthwatering local cuisine.