{"id":2040,"date":"2020-05-29T12:06:53","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T11:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/historia\/zupny-dom\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T12:10:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:10:40","slug":"zupny-dom","status":"publish","type":"historia","link":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/historia\/zupny-dom\/","title":{"rendered":"County House"},"content":{"rendered":"

The County Hall in Pre\u0161ov<\/strong> It is one of the city\u2019s most significant historic buildings and stands as a striking example of Rococo-Classical architecture. It is situated on Slovensk\u00e1 Street and serves as a reminder of the period when Pre\u0161ov was an important administrative, political and economic centre of the \u0160ari\u0161 region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seat of the \u0160ari\u0161 County<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The County Hall was built between 1769 \u2013 1770<\/strong> pursuant to a decree issued by Maria Theresa, under which the authorities were required to have a suitable administrative building at their headquarters. The building was created by joining several older structures, including two Renaissance houses and a corner house that had previously belonged to the Pre\u0161ov printer Friedrich Paracelsus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The building served as the headquarters \u0160ari\u0161 County<\/strong>, where the county governor, deputy county governor and other representatives of the county administration carried out their duties. The county hall thus became one of the centres of the region\u2019s political and administrative life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rococo and Classical architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The County Hall is a multi-storey palace-style building with an L-shaped floor plan<\/strong>. The main fa\u00e7ade is symmetrically divided and is flanked by two stone entrance portals. Above the central section is a triangular tympanum with a relief Solomon\u2019s Judgement<\/strong>, which is one of the most striking features of the fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The architecture is complemented by pilasters, stucco decoration, volute pediments, festoons and stone vases. The building\u2019s imposing character is further emphasised by a wide staircase with a balustrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The historical development of the building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The county hall served its original purpose for more than 150 years<\/strong>. It has undergone several structural alterations over the course of its existence. It was severely damaged by the great fire in Pre\u0161ov in 1887<\/strong>, followed by a restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the period of the First Slovak Republic, the building served as the seat of \u0160ari\u0161-Zempl\u00edn County<\/strong>. It also sustained damage during the bombing of Pre\u0161ov in December 1944. After the Second World War, it was gradually restored and used by various state and public institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The County Hall as a landmark of Pre\u0161ov<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The County Hall is now a significant part of Pre\u0161ov\u2019s historic architecture. Its value lies in the combination of the history of architecture and the administrative history of \u0160ari\u0161<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst exploring the city, it is also worth visiting Slovensk\u00e1 Street, where you can admire this impressive historic building alongside other structures in the wider centre of Pre\u0161ov. The County House is a reminder of a time when decisions regarding the administration and running of a significant part of the region were made right here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: OOCR R\u0160
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