Veľké Kapušany, Košice Self-governing Region, Slovakia
🇸🇰 Veľké Kapušany is a small town on the eastern plains of Slovakia, not far from the Ukrainian border. The territory of the town has been settled since time immemorial (findings from the Neolithic period). From the second half of the 10th century until 1918, it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. The first written references to the settlement stems from 1211 ("Kapos") and 1214 ("Copus"). The settlement was awarded town status in 1430. The town was the second largest settlement (after Uzhhorod) of the Ung County and frequently served as a temporary or permanent station for migrants (Germans, Rusyns, Poles, Hungarians etc.) from the east to the west.
In the town square there is a garden with a plaque commemorating the day the Germans marched into Veľké Kapušany in 1944. This is significant as both Jews and Romas were persecuted and murdered by the Nazis during World War II. At that time, Veľké Kapušany was part of Hungary (based on the First Vienna Award).
The following villages were merged with the town: Malé Kapušany (after 1913), Veškovce (1964).
Veľké Kapušany, Košice Self-governing Region, Slovakia
Veľké Kapušany has a population of over 8,679 people. Veľké Kapušany also forms part of the wider Michalovce District which has a population of over 109,121 people. Veľké Kapušany is situated near Michalovce.
Twin Towns - Sister Cities Veľké Kapušany has links with:
🇭🇺 Elek, Hungary