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Municipality in Slovakia
Krásny Brod
Municipality
Krásny Brod is located in Prešov RegionKrásny BrodKrásny BrodLocation of Krásny Brod in the Prešov RegionShow map of Prešov RegionKrásny Brod is located in SlovakiaKrásny BrodKrásny BrodLocation of Krásny Brod in SlovakiaShow map of Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°14′N 21°54′E / 49.233°N 21.900°E / 49.233; 21.900
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictMedzilaborce
First mentioned9th century
Area
 • Total15.11 km (5.83 sq mi)
Elevation292 m (958 ft)
Population
 • Total461
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code067 03
Area code+421 57
Car plateML
Websiteoukrasnybrod.sk

Krásny Brod (Rusyn: Красный Брід; Ukrainian: Красний Брід; Hungarian: Laborcrév) is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 9th century. It was the original Temple to Kupala which records date to the 5th century B.C.

The first Christian church on the site was built around the 9th century, and was established by Saints Cyril and Methodius.

The Monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit was built on the ruins of these early churches in the 14th century.

Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1944, it was part of the Slovak Republic. In 1944, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Krásny Brod and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 301 metres and covers an area of 15.113 km. In 2023 it had a population of 446 people.

Gallery

  • Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century) Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century)
  • Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century) Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century)
  • Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century) Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century)
  • Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century) in 1930 Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century) in 1930
  • Information on the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century) Information on the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century)
  • Derelict manor house in Krásny Brod Derelict manor house in Krásny Brod
  • New Basilian monastery in Krásny Brod New Basilian monastery in Krásny Brod
  • Orthodox church in Krásny Brod Orthodox church in Krásny Brod
  • Orthodox church in Krásny Brod Orthodox church in Krásny Brod
  • Funeral home at cemetery in Krásny Brod Funeral home at cemetery in Krásny Brod

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. ^ "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. ^ "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  4. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  5. "Basilian Monastery - Krásny Brod, Slovakia - Abbeys, Convents and Monasteries on Waymarking.com". www.waymarking.com. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  6. "Monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit". www.kamnavylet.sk. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  7. "Krásny Brod (Medzilaborce, Prešovský kraj, Slovakia) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-07-21.

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