Spišská Nová Ves
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Spišská Nová Ves (pronunciationⓘ; Hungarian: Igló; German: (Zipser) Neu(en)dorf) is a town in the Košice Region of Slovakia. The town is located southeast of the High Tatras in the Spiš region, and lies on both banks of the Hornád River. It is the biggest town of the Spišská Nová Ves District.
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Town | |
Coordinates: 48°56′38″N 20°34′03″E | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Košice |
District | Spišská Nová Ves |
First mentioned | 1268 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Pavol Bečarik |
Area | |
• Total | 66.67 km2 (25.74 sq mi) |
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Elevation | 506 m (1,660 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 34,855 |
• Density | 520/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 052 01[2] |
Area code | +421 53[2] |
Car plate | SN |
Website | www.spisskanovaves.eu |
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Tourist attractions nearby include the medieval town of Levoča, Spiš Castle and the Slovak Paradise National Park. A biennial music festival, Divertimento musicale, is held here, attracting amateur music ensembles from all over Slovakia.