Brekov

Location of Humenné District in the Prešov Region.

Brekov is a village and municipality in the Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1314.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 145 metres and covers an area of 9.725 km². It has a population of about 1,265 people.

Landmarks

Main article: Brekov Castle

Brekov Castle viewed from the village church
Ruins of Brekov Castle from a bird's eye view
Ruins of Brekov Castle from a bird's eye view

Situated on a limestone bedrock hill at an altitude of roughly 480 m above sea level, Brekov castle was founded in the late second half of the 13th century. It went through various owners during its history, though the longest ownership was by the Drugeth noble family, residing in nearby Humenné. The castle was damaged in the 1640s and despite some repairs, it was abandoned and fell into ruin after 1684.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"

Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1713-1940 (parish B)

External links

Municipalities of Humenné District

Humenné Adidovce Baškovce Brekov Brestov Černina Dedačov Gruzovce Hankovce Hažín nad Cirochou Hrabovec nad Laborcom Hrubov Hudcovce Chlmec Jabloň Jankovce Jasenov Kamenica nad Cirochou Kamienka Karná Kochanovce Košarovce Koškovce Lieskovec Lukačovce Ľubiša Maškovce Modra nad Cirochou Myslina Nechválova Polianka Nižná Jablonka Nižná Sitnica Nižné Ladičkovce Ohradzany Pakostov Papín Porúbka Prituľany Ptičie Rohožník Rokytov pri Humennom Rovné Ruská Kajňa Ruská Poruba Slovenská Volová Slovenské Krivé Sopkovce Topoľovka Turcovce Udavské Valaškovce Veľopolie Víťazovce Vyšná Jablonka Vyšná Sitnica Vyšné Ladičkovce Vyšný Hrušov Závada Závadka Zbudské Dlhé Zubné

Coordinates: 48°54′N 21°50′E / 48.900°N 21.833°E / 48.900; 21.833

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