Medzany

Medzany is a locality in Prešov District, Prešov Region. Medzany is situated nearby to the village Šarišské Michaľany, as well as near Ostrovany.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Šariš Castle and Forest in the castle.

Šariš Castle

Castle

Šariš Castle is a ruined Gothic and Renaissance era stone castle above the town of Veľký Šariš in Prešov District, Prešov Region, Slovakia. It is a hilltop castle located on a cone-shaped hill with a wide plateau at its top, in an altitude of approximately 570 m above sea level.

Forest in the castle

Protected area

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Forest in the castle is a protected area.

All Saints Church, Medzany

Church

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All Saints Church is a Roman Catholic Church in Medzany, Saris region, Slovakia. The original church was built in 1330. A monastery stood in the field of the church from 1260 and the current church was probably built from its remains.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Veľký Šariš and Šarišské Michaľany.

Veľký Šariš

Town

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Veľký Šariš is a small town near Prešov in eastern Slovakia. The town is known as the site of the largest brewery in Slovakia – Šariš Brewery. Veľký Šariš is situated 3½ km east of Medzany.