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Schönborn Palace (Berehove)
The Schönborn Palace is located in Berehove, a city in Zakarpattia Oblast in western Ukraine, near the Hungary–Ukraine border. Originally built in the 19th century as a summer residence and winery for the Schönborn family, the estate became a symbol of their influence in the region. Following the Second World War, the property was confiscated and repurposed as a state-owned winery. In recent years, however, wine production at the estate has nearly come to a halt. History In 1728, Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor granted the former estates of Prince Francis II Rákóczi to Lothar Franz von Schönborn (1655–1729), the Archbishopric of Mainz, Archbishop-Elector of Mainz, who had played a key role in defeating Rákóczi. Consequently, the Schönborn family came into possession of Mukacheve, Chynadiyovo, and approximately 200 other villages, including Berehove. The estate, a so-called Majorat, was one of the largest in Eastern Europe. In 1817, the Mukachevo-Chynadiyovo estate bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berehove
Berehove (, ; , ) is a city in Zakarpattia Oblast, western Ukraine. It is situated near the border with Hungary. It is the cultural centre of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine, and Hungarians constitute roughly half (a plurality) of its population. The city serves as the administrative center of Berehove Raion. It has a population of Name The city has many different variations of spelling its name: , (translit. ''Berehovo''), ( translit. ''Beregovo''), (Łacinka ''Bierahava''), Czech and Slovak: Berehovo, , , , . Residents of Berehove voted on October 31, 2010, in a referendum on renaming the town to Beregszász, its Hungarian-language name. Voter turnout was less than 52%, with 4,688 voting for for, 4,358 against, and 1,016 invalid ballots. Administrative division Part of the city is also a near adjacent village of Zatyshne of 504 people that has its representation in the city's council. Hungarian was made a regional language in Berehove in September 2012; meaning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |