Historical Parks and Gardens in Slovakia

Abstract

The situation of historical greenery in Slovakia can be described in one word as unsatisfactory. Reasons for this include lack of interest from the society. Their historical value, economical potential, or just their beauty is easily recognizable; but the limiting factor remains the financing. Nevertheless, there are first good signs pointing to better times for historical greenery. The severity of the situation is even more complicated by the number of objects and the variability of their kinds; from simple memóriái trees through small gardens and large parks to composed parts of the countryside. Typology concerns both sacral and secular objects with productive or representative character; the main attributes remain identical: age, style, and cultural value.