SKALICA


General History &
Skalica today

•                 Before October 1918, Szakolca belonged for about 10 centuries to the Kingdom of Hungary. 
  
•                 Between October 1918 and 1 January 1993 Skalica was in Czechoslovakia. (Between 1960 and 1996 was in the Senica District).
  
•                 After 1 January 1993 (still today) Skalica is in the district of Trnava, Slovakia.             
  

 
(P2) Skalica view about 1900? (copyright © profila.hu)

     Near the remnants of one of Skalica's city walls is one of Slovakia's oldest works of construction, the Romanesque Rotunda of St. George.
     Although its exact date of origin is unknown, it was constructed by the 12th century at the latest.
     A Baroque dome was attached to it in the 17th century. The city has several churches, including a Jesuit church and monastery,
     the 15th century Parish Church of St. Michael, and the 15th century Franciscan church and monastery.
     Other sights are Skalica's Late Renaissance town hall and the Skalica Culture House built in the Art Nouveau with elements of Czech and Slovak folklore. (5)