Bardejov Town Conservation Reserve

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Bardejov Town Conservation Reserve: A Medieval Gem in Eastern Slovakia

The Bardejov Town Conservation Reserve, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of medieval Europe. Situated in the picturesque region of Šariš, within the foothills of the Beskyd Mountains, this charming town boasts a unique blend of historical preservation and contemporary life, with a current population of approximately 32,000 residents.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Bardejov is a small but exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a fortified medieval town, which typifies the urbanisation in this region. Among other remarkable features, it also contains a small Jewish quarter around a fine 18th-century synagogue.

UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site

Criterion (iii): The fortified town of Bardejov provides exceptionally well preserved evidence of the economic and social structure of trading towns in medieval Central Europe.

Criterion (iv): The plan, buildings, and fortifications of Bardejov illustrate the urban complex that developed in Central Europe in the Middle Ages at major points along the great trade routes of the period

Encyclopedia Record: Bardejov

Bardejov is a town in North-Eastern Slovakia. It is situated in the Šariš region on a floodplain terrace of the Topľa River, in the hills of the Beskyd Mountains. It exhibits numerous cultural monuments in its completely intact medieval town center. The town is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites and currently maintains a population of about 32,000 inhabitants.

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