Cakov: Churches, Local History and the Šťavica Spring

For a trip to Cakov, you can focus on local history and church architecture, or on the landscape around the Šťavica Spring. Cakov lies in the Rimavská kotlina, on the floodplain of the Blh. The village’s location, its two churches and the spring offer different points of reference for understanding the town’s historical details, architectural forms and landscape features.

Location and History

At the southeastern edge of Cakov, a borehole is located near a natural mineral spring on the right bank of the Blh valley. Nearby is Veľké Konopnice, which is known as a mushroom-picking area. Together with the Blh floodplain and the Rimavská kotlina, these details provide an overview of Cakov’s landscape setting.

Cakov’s history dates back at least to the 13th century. The first documentary record of Cakov dates from 1395. During the Turkish wars, Cakov was devastated twice and later resettled. This allows its early historical context and subsequent development to be considered separately.

Churches and Architectural Forms

The Reformed Church was built in 1922 in the Secession style. It has a hall layout with a segmental end; the tower stands in front of the façade. This describes both the interior layout and the position of the tower. The Reformed Church is in good condition and serves its religious purpose.

The Church of the Name of the Virgin Mary (Kostol Mena Panny Márie) was built in 1931. It is a single-nave religious building with a front tower integrated into the façade. Compared with the Reformed Church, the described features differ particularly in the floor plan and the position of the tower: one has a hall layout with a tower in front, while the other is a single-nave building with an integrated front tower. Kostol Mena Panny Márie is also in good condition and serves its purpose.

The two churches can therefore be distinguished by specific architectural features without conflating their details. As of May 17, 2026, Kostol Mena Panny Márie belongs to the Rimavská Seč parish. Check access to the churches before visiting in person.

The Šťavica Spring

The Šťavica Spring is a three-metre-deep dug well with stone-lined walls. It lies behind former vineyards, about 700 m southeast of Cakov. Another description places it to the right of the farm road, roughly 250 m up the slope. These details connect its direction from the village with a specific terrain and landscape setting. If you plan to visit the spring, check the conditions on the farm road locally.

The municipal description, last updated in 2021, states that the water is piped to a collection point on the state road, where it is used for drinking. It describes the spring water as natural, carbonated, cold and hypotonic. If you plan to drink it, check the current water quality beforehand. This keeps the local description of the spring distinct from your practical planning.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Rimavská Sobota.