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| leader_name = Ladislav Belányi
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| established_date = 1243
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==Geography==
==Geography==
The village lies at an altitude of 345 metres and covers an area of 34.544 km².
The village lies at an altitude of 345 metres and covers an area of 34.54&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.
It has a population of about 1485 people. The village is situated in the historical region of [[Gemer]].
It has a population of about 1485 people. The village is situated in the historical region of [[Gemer]].
It is located about 14 kilometers from [[Rožňava]]. The village has a public [[library]], high school and a [[Association football pitch|football pitch]]. It also has a [[movie theater|cinema]].
It is located about 14 kilometers from [[Rožňava]]. The village has a public [[library]], high school and a [[Association football pitch|football pitch]]. It also has a [[movie theater|cinema]].
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Historical discoveries prove that the origin of this settlement dates from the earlier part of the Middle Ages, from the 12th century. The name is Slovak and is derived from Slovak word ''štít'' meaning ''s''hield, and it could be related to the production of shields and weapons in village. It was mentioned for the first time in [[1243]] in a charter issued by Hungarian king [[Béla IV of Hungary|Béla IV.]] for Dietrich and Filip from Akóš/[[Bebek family|Bebek]] noble family. Štítnik became dominion of Bebek family. Later, it had split up into two branches known by the centre of their dominion. Branch of Bebek family, which had centre in Štítnik became known as Lords of Štítnik (''Štítnickí'' in [[Slovak language|Slovak]], ''Csetneki'' in [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]]).
Historical discoveries prove that the origin of this settlement dates from the earlier part of the Middle Ages, from the 12th century. The name is Slovak and is derived from Slovak word ''štít'' meaning ''s''hield, and it could be related to the production of shields and weapons in village. It was mentioned for the first time in [[1243]] in a charter issued by Hungarian king [[Béla IV of Hungary|Béla IV.]] for Dietrich and Filip from Akóš/[[Bebek family|Bebek]] noble family. Štítnik became dominion of Bebek family. Later, it had split up into two branches known by the centre of their dominion. Branch of Bebek family, which had centre in Štítnik became known as Lords of Štítnik (''Štítnickí'' in [[Slovak language|Slovak]], ''Csetneki'' in [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]]).


In 1328 Štítnik got town privileges. During the middle ages, it had developed into an important mining town. History of the town was also connected with production of weapons. In [[16th century]] Štítnik under influence of German miners converted to the [[Lutheranism]]. Already in 16th century, first Latin school in the region was opened in Štítnik. In the same century, Štítnik was occupied by [[Ottoman Turks|Ottomans]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Naša obec|url=https://www.obecstitnik.sk/nasa-obec|url-status=live|website=Oficiálne stránky obce Štítnik|language=Slovak}}</ref>
In 1328 Štítnik got town privileges. During the Middle Ages, it had developed into an important mining town. History of the town was also connected with production of weapons. In [[16th century]] Štítnik under influence of German miners converted to the [[Lutheranism]]. Already in the 16th century, first Latin school in the region was opened in Štítnik. In the same century, Štítnik was occupied by [[Ottoman Turks|Ottomans]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Naša obec|url=https://www.obecstitnik.sk/nasa-obec|website=Oficiálne stránky obce Štítnik|language=Slovak}}</ref>

Before the establishment of independent [[Czechoslovakia]] in 1918, Štítnik was part of [[Gömör and Kishont County]] within the [[Kingdom of Hungary]]. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the [[Slovak Republic (1939–1945)|Slovak Republic]].


==Historic buildings==
==Historic buildings==


=== Lutheran church ===
=== Lutheran church ===
Three-nave Gothic basilica with a polygonal end of the presbytery and a tower was built in the 14th century. It stands on the site of an older Romanesque building from the 13th century. It is a representative family church of the local noble family of Lords from Štítnik (Štítnickí/Csetneki). Large areas of interior walls are covered with medieval frescoes, the oldest are from the last third of the 14th century, the younger from the late 15th and early 16th century. This is the largest collection of medieval murals in Slovakia. Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles are represented in this church. The baptistery is Gothic, made from bronze in 1454. Altar is in Renaissance style, with a mannerist painting of the birth of Christ from 1636 (the authorship of the altar paintings is attributed to Hans von Aachen, the court painter of Emperor Rudolf II.). Next to the altar is a Gothic carved stallum from the early 16th century. There are two organs in the church, a smaller Renaissance one from 1639 is located on the upper matroneum and it was donated to the church by the local landowner Gabriel Bakoš, a larger lower Baroque organ is from 1776. There are also numerous funeral monuments, gothic stone tombsones and medieval epitaphs and Renaissance mortuaries. The facades of the church are divided by supporting pillars and windows with a curved arch and linings. The corners have stone squaring. On the south facade is a fresco depicting St. Christopher.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lutheran Church Štítnik|url=http://gotickacesta.sk/en/stitnik/|url-status=live|website=Gotická cesta}}</ref>
Three-nave Gothic basilica with a polygonal end of the presbytery and a tower was built in the 14th century. It stands on the site of an older Romanesque building from the 13th century. It is a representative family church of the local noble family of Lords from Štítnik (Štítnickí/Csetneki). Large areas of interior walls are covered with medieval frescoes, the oldest are from the last third of the 14th century, the younger from the late 15th and early 16th century. This is the largest collection of medieval murals in Slovakia. Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles are represented in this church. The baptistery is Gothic, made from bronze in 1454. Altar is in Renaissance style, with a mannerist painting of the birth of Christ from 1636 (the authorship of the altar paintings is attributed to Hans von Aachen, the court painter of Emperor Rudolf II.). Next to the altar is a Gothic carved stallum from the early 16th century. There are two organs in the church, a smaller Renaissance one from 1639 is located on the upper matroneum and it was donated to the church by the local landowner Gabriel Bakoš, a larger lower Baroque organ is from 1776. There are also numerous funeral monuments, gothic stone tombstones and medieval epitaphs and Renaissance mortuaries. The facades of the church are divided by supporting pillars and windows with a curved arch and linings. The corners have stone squaring. On the south facade is a fresco depicting St. Christopher.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lutheran Church Štítnik|url=http://gotickacesta.sk/en/stitnik/|website=Gotická cesta}}</ref>


Lutheran church in Štítnik is part of touristic route Gotická cesta (Gothic Route).
Lutheran church in Štítnik is part of touristic route Gotická cesta (Gothic Route).
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File:Štítnik, meštiansky dom, 437.jpg|Late baroque Sontág's mansion
File:Štítnik, meštiansky dom, 437.jpg|Late baroque Sontág's mansion
File:Csetnek kúria.JPG|Rococo style Šebek's mansion
File:Csetnek kúria.JPG|Rococo style Šebek's mansion
File:Štítnik7.jpg|View of the square in the midlle of village
File:Štítnik7.jpg|View of the square in the middle of village
File:Štítnik výhľad.jpg|Overview of the southern part of village from the church tower
File:Štítnik výhľad.jpg|Overview of the southern part of village from the church tower
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Štítnik
Municipality
Lutheran church in Štítnik
Lutheran church in Štítnik
Štítnik is located in Slovakia
Štítnik
Štítnik
Location of Štítnik in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°39′34″N 20°21′50″E / 48.65944°N 20.36389°E / 48.65944; 20.36389
CountrySlovakia
RegionKošice
DistrictRožňava
First mentioned1243
Government
 • MayorLadislav Belányi
Area
 • Total34.54[2] km2 (13.34[2] sq mi)
Elevation
284[3] m (932[3] ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total1,476[1]
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
049 32[3]
Area code+421 58[3]
Car plateRV
Websitehttp://www.stitnik.sk/

Štítnik (Template:Lang-hu) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 345 metres and covers an area of 34.54 km2. It has a population of about 1485 people. The village is situated in the historical region of Gemer. It is located about 14 kilometers from Rožňava. The village has a public library, high school and a football pitch. It also has a cinema.

History

Historical discoveries prove that the origin of this settlement dates from the earlier part of the Middle Ages, from the 12th century. The name is Slovak and is derived from Slovak word štít meaning shield, and it could be related to the production of shields and weapons in village. It was mentioned for the first time in 1243 in a charter issued by Hungarian king Béla IV. for Dietrich and Filip from Akóš/Bebek noble family. Štítnik became dominion of Bebek family. Later, it had split up into two branches known by the centre of their dominion. Branch of Bebek family, which had centre in Štítnik became known as Lords of Štítnik (Štítnickí in Slovak, Csetneki in Hungarian).

In 1328 Štítnik got town privileges. During the Middle Ages, it had developed into an important mining town. History of the town was also connected with production of weapons. In 16th century Štítnik under influence of German miners converted to the Lutheranism. Already in the 16th century, first Latin school in the region was opened in Štítnik. In the same century, Štítnik was occupied by Ottomans.[5]

Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Štítnik was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.

Historic buildings

Lutheran church

Three-nave Gothic basilica with a polygonal end of the presbytery and a tower was built in the 14th century. It stands on the site of an older Romanesque building from the 13th century. It is a representative family church of the local noble family of Lords from Štítnik (Štítnickí/Csetneki). Large areas of interior walls are covered with medieval frescoes, the oldest are from the last third of the 14th century, the younger from the late 15th and early 16th century. This is the largest collection of medieval murals in Slovakia. Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles are represented in this church. The baptistery is Gothic, made from bronze in 1454. Altar is in Renaissance style, with a mannerist painting of the birth of Christ from 1636 (the authorship of the altar paintings is attributed to Hans von Aachen, the court painter of Emperor Rudolf II.). Next to the altar is a Gothic carved stallum from the early 16th century. There are two organs in the church, a smaller Renaissance one from 1639 is located on the upper matroneum and it was donated to the church by the local landowner Gabriel Bakoš, a larger lower Baroque organ is from 1776. There are also numerous funeral monuments, gothic stone tombstones and medieval epitaphs and Renaissance mortuaries. The facades of the church are divided by supporting pillars and windows with a curved arch and linings. The corners have stone squaring. On the south facade is a fresco depicting St. Christopher.[6]

Lutheran church in Štítnik is part of touristic route Gotická cesta (Gothic Route).

  • Gothic Lutheran church in Štítnik
    Gothic Lutheran church in Štítnik
  • Tower of fothic Lutheran church in Štítnik
    Tower of fothic Lutheran church in Štítnik
  • Side nave of Gothic Lutheran church in Štítnik
    Side nave of Gothic Lutheran church in Štítnik
  • Interior of the Gothic Lutheran church in Štítnik
    Interior of the Gothic Lutheran church in Štítnik
  • Gohic vaults of the Lutheran church in Štítnik
    Gohic vaults of the Lutheran church in Štítnik
  • Gohic vaults of the Lutheran church in Štítnik
    Gohic vaults of the Lutheran church in Štítnik
  • Interior of the Gothic Lutheran church in Štítnik with Gothic frescoes
    Interior of the Gothic Lutheran church in Štítnik with Gothic frescoes
  • Gothic frescoes
    Gothic frescoes
  • Gothic frescoes in side nave
    Gothic frescoes in side nave
  • Unique furniture of the church
    Unique furniture of the church
  • Baroque baptismal font
    Baroque baptismal font
  • Coat of arms of Bebek family on gothic fresco
    Coat of arms of Bebek family on gothic fresco

Roman Catholic Church of Saint Jude the Apostle

Baroque building with a segmental end of the presbytery and a tower was built in years 1749 to 1753. The church was built on behalf of Maria Theresa in a purely evangelical town. It underwent modifications in 1896. The facades of the church are divided by pilasters and semicircular windows with arches. The tower grows from the gable façade with niches, terminated by a crown ledge with and a bell-shaped shingled helmet with a lantern. A baroque plaque column was built next to the church.

  • Roman Catholic Church of Saint Juda the Apostle
    Roman Catholic Church of Saint Juda the Apostle
  • Roman Catholic Church of Saint Juda the Apostle
    Roman Catholic Church of Saint Juda the Apostle
  • Baroque plaque column
    Baroque plaque column

Water Castle

Complex of medieval castle, from which two bastions of fortifications from the 16th century have been preserved. It was founded around 1432. The castle belonged to the family of Lords from Štítnik. At the beginning of the 19th century, a classicist manor house was built inside of area, a one-storey two-wing block building.

  • Entrance to the castle
    Entrance to the castle
  • Preserved medieval part of water castle in Štítnik
    Preserved medieval part of water castle in Štítnik
  • Preserved medieval part of water castle in Štítnik
    Preserved medieval part of water castle in Štítnik
  • Mansion in the area of water castle in Štítnik
    Mansion in the area of water castle in Štítnik
  • Mansion in the area of water castle in Štítnik
    Mansion in the area of water castle in Štítnik

Other historical buildings

Several other historical buildings are preserved in village. These include renaissance town hall, rococo style Šebek's mansion and late baroque Sontág's mansion.

  • Renaissance town hall
    Renaissance town hall
  • Late baroque Sontág's mansion
    Late baroque Sontág's mansion
  • Rococo style Šebek's mansion
    Rococo style Šebek's mansion
  • View of the square in the middle of village
    View of the square in the middle of village
  • Overview of the southern part of village from the church tower
    Overview of the southern part of village from the church tower

References

  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. ^ "Naša obec". Oficiálne stránky obce Štítnik (in Slovak).
  6. ^ "Lutheran Church Štítnik". Gotická cesta.
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