Brezno is a town in central Slovakia, with a current population of 22,875 (2001). First written evidence of the town's existence is dated 1265 when emperor Belo IV issued a charter for the hunters from the area of Liptov allowing them to use woods around the settlement, known as "Berezuno". Brezno has a partnership with the French town Meudon. Current mayor of the town is Jaroslav Demian.

Famous Breznians

• Adriana Sklenarikova, model
• Ivan Bella, cosmonaut
• Dusan Svantner, politician
• Vladimir Sotak , businessman
• Pavol Habera , singer
• Martin Razus , writer
• Karol Kuzmány (1806-1866), writer
• Ján Chalupka (1791-1871), writer

External link

• Official website