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.
Etymology The etymology of the name is uncertain. Hungarian historians and linguists prefer the theory that it is derived from the Hungarian word sár or sáros (muddy). Slovak historians and linguists assume that the name comes from pre-Hungarian period and is of Slavic or even older origin.
Geography It is located on the Torysa river, north-north-west from Prešov. There are ruins of Šariš Castle above the city, which were reconstructed in recent years and serve as place for various cultural events, such as music festivals or film festivals.
History The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. A Slavic settlement on the castle foot hill is dated to the 9th–10th century, other settlements were unearthed in the area of the town (9th–10th century, 10th–11th century, later abandoned settlement dated to the 12th–13th century) and at the location Dzikov potok (8th–9th century). The first written mention of Veľký Šariš dates back to 1217 (Sarus) The town was a royal town then a landlord town (since 1465).
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Economy Šariš Brewery is located in the town. The brewery was built in 1964 and is part of Asahi Breweries. The brewery has around 550 employees.
FC Pivovar Veľký Šariš
FC Pivovar Veľký Šariš is a Slovak football team, based in the town. The club was founded in 1919.
Twin towns – sister cities
Veľký Šariš is twinned with: Nyírtelek, Hungary Grybów, Poland Rakoshino, Ukraine
References
External links Official website Number of inhabitants 2011 (PDF)
Club profile at Futbalnet at fcpivovarvs.szm.sk