Contacts
  • Námestie osloboditeľov 4, Prešov
Description

The most important salt deposit in Slovakia is the site named Solivar - today the part of the city of Prešov. Right here, in the Leopold shaft, rock salt was mined in the past and brine was pumped. Today, after these glorious times, only the technical monument Solivar in Prešov, which dates back to the 17th century, remains.

The historical area of the National cultural monument of Solivar in Prešov is one of the most important and most visited technical monuments in Slovakia. In 2001, in the premises of Digester House František building opened an exhibition entitled History of salt mining and production in Solivar.

The architecturally most impressive object of the entire complex, which formed the dominant of the former Solivar, is the Salt Warehouse. For centuries, it was used to store, handle or distribute salt. At present, this building has a new multifunctional socio-artistic space designed for exhibition, presentation, congress or educational activities.

In addition to the reconstructed Salt Warehouse, there are other technical facilities in Solivar that visitors can view:

  • LEOPOLD CAPSTAN SHAFT - A pit with a depth of 155 m, above which the building of the capstan was built as one of the largest in Central Europe.

  • "ČETERŇAS" - brine dispensers.

  • MASHINHAUS

  • DIGESTER HOUSE

  • CLAPPER - announces the start of working hours and other significant or extraordinary events to employees of the company.

The complex of monuments of Solivar is managed by Slovak Technical Museum. Guided tours are available.

You may need some: accommodation Prešov
Map
Tourist map (GPS 48.97921, 21.27539)
Google maps (Navigation)
There are no comments. You can add comment or upload photos of this attraction.
Accommodation
Booking.com

Nearby things to do at Solivar in Prešov

0.4 km
Plaza Beach Solivar
Lakes and pools

You don't have to go far to find exotic and salt water. You can feel like relaxing on the seaside when still being in Slovakia! Plaza Beach Solivar is located in Prešov a...

Prešov
1.1 km
Children's interior playground Marťanko
Other attractions

Every parent knows that. Reading a newspaper, a magazine, a book and drinking a cup of coffee in the room ... it's not always possible with small children. Even though we...

Prešov
2.2 km
Museum of Ruthenian Culture
Museums and history

The Museum of Ruthenian Culture in Prešov is one of the thematic branches of the Slovak National Museum. The museum is the youngest in Slovakia. The main activity of the ...

Prešov
2.3 km
Natural swimming pool Delňa
Lakes and pools

Natural swimming pool Delňa is located about 5 km from the center of Prešov. The resort offers nature, comfort, a great atmosphere and a vast water area.

The reservoir h...

Prešov
2.4 km
Aquapark Prešov Delňa
Lakes and pools

The indoor swimming pool of Aquapark Delňa in Prešov is surrounded by many attractions and an incredible 1500m2 of water surface in several stainless steel pools, making ...

Prešov
2.7 km
Observatory and Planetarium
Other attractions

To find out more about the sky above us, we know a place where to see the stars even in full daylight. The observatory and planetarium in Prešov is perfect for it. You ca...

Prešov
3.2 km
Šariš Gallery in Prešov
Other attractions

One of the oldest regional galleries in Slovakia is the Šariš Gallery in Prešov. It is located in an originally Renaissance house, built around 1600. The Šariš Gallery ha...

Prešov
3.3 km
Salt Cave
Caves

An artificially created salt cave whose walls, ceiling and floor are lined with salt blocks, salt stalactits and crystals. A salt used comes from Himalayan deposits and P...

Prešov