Historical exposition - Šariš Museum - Bardejov

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Category: Historical buildings (History and art ❯ Historical buildings)
Historical museums and expositions (History and art ❯ Museums ❯ Historical museums and expositions)
Region: Prešov Region
District: Bardejov
City / Municipality: Bardejov
City part / Municipality part: Bardejov
Tourist location: Šariš
World Heritage: UNESCO Cultural Heritage
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Historical exposition - Šariš Museum - Bardejov
Historical exposition - Šariš Museum - Bardejov
Historical exposition - Šariš Museum - Bardejov
The Historical Exposition Free Royal Town of Bardejov of Šariš Museum in Bardejov is located in a historical building, the Gothic-Renaissance Town Hall, built in 1505 - 1511. It presents the medieval history of Bardejov, from the first written record in 1241 to the end of the 18th century, its economic, social, and cultural life. The biggest attention is paid to the 15th and 16th centuries, when Bardejov reached the top of its fame and wealth. The exhibited items document developed crafts, craftsmen's lives, trade, textile production, form and execution of town administration, town's right for self-defence, medieval book culture, education and fine arts.

The most valuable exhibits
 
Group of sculptures called Small Calvary, made by the Master Paul from Levoča (a.k.a. Leuschau, Leutsovia) in 1520
St Nicholas's Altar from 1524
Janos Szilasi's Cup - made by a major Levoča goldsmith in 2nd half of 18th century
Set of Renaissance burghers' epitaphs from the 17th century
Queen Elizabeth's ring with brilliants

The town hall is a part of the World Heritage Site - the historical center of Bardejov was entered in year 2000 into UNESCO World Heritage list.

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