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Spišský Štiavnik

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Spišský Štiavnik is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 567 metres and covers an area of 18.364 km². It has a population of about 2150 people.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1246.

Famous people

  • Tibor Frešo, composer and conductor
  • Prof. Martin Slivka, ethnography director

Infrastructure and economy

Cultural sightseeing is a building of former spas from 19th century. In the Spišský Štiavnik is multi course as well as football and horse racing clubs.


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