Rozsdny

Rozsnyó, known in Slovak as Rožňava, is a town in eastern Slovakia. It serves as the seat of Rožňava District in the Košice Region and lies in the eastern Slovak countryside near the foothills of the Slovak Karst. The town functions as an administrative, economic, and cultural center for the surrounding area.

Historically, Rozsnyó developed as a mining and trading town in the medieval period. It was first mentioned in written records in 1291 and received town privileges in the 14th century. Under the Kingdom of Hungary it grew as a mining hub and later became part of Czechoslovakia after World War I, and then Slovakia after 1993.

Demographics and culture: The population is predominantly Slovak, with a Hungarian minority reflecting the region’s historical ties. The historic town center preserves architecture from the medieval and Renaissance periods and the area is a gateway to the Slovak Karst, a region famed for its caves and natural scenery. Nearby cultural landmarks include castles and fortifications associated with the surrounding villages.

Economy and transportation: The local economy centers on services, small industry, and tourism. Rozsnyó is connected by road and rail to Košice and other eastern Slovak destinations, facilitating regional travel and commerce.

Name and language: Rozsnyó is the Hungarian exonym for Rožňava; in Slovak sources the town is referred to as Rožňava. The form rozsdny is not a standard or widely used spelling in contemporary sources.