Skalica, town in Slovakia
Skalica is a small town in western Slovakia near the Czech border, situated in Skalica District within the Trnava region. It stretches across flat to gently rolling terrain in the Záhorie area, with the White Carpathian mountains framing its northern edge and creating a soft natural backdrop.
Settlement of the area dates back to the late Stone Age, with Skalica's first written record appearing in 1217. By the 15th century, it had grown into an important trading and cultural hub with its own markets and churches, while wine production became an increasingly valued craft.
Skalica carries its identity as a wine-producing town rooted in centuries of tradition. The streets reveal this heritage through small bakeries offering Skalický trdelník, a pastry roasted on a spit, and wine shops selling Skalická frankovka, the local red wine. These everyday spaces show how grape growing and craft baking remain woven into the daily life of residents.
The town is easily explored on foot, with most sights and shops just a short walk apart. Buses run regularly to surrounding areas, and train connections link Skalica to larger cities like Bratislava several times daily, making day trips straightforward.
The Rotunda of Saint George is one of Slovakia's few surviving Romanesque round churches from the medieval period, making it a rare architectural treasure. This small, unadorned structure offers direct access to early medieval Europe and showcases a building style rarely seen elsewhere in the region.
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