Rožňava
In the Middle Ages, Rozsnyó was a prosperous mining town for gold, silver, and iron.Mining activities stagnated from the 16th century (when territories to the south of the town were conquered by Ottoman Turks).Mining - this time mainly of iron ore - was renewed around 1800 and was present in the town throughout the 20th century.It was ruled by Ottoman Empire as part of Filek sanjak (Its centre was Rimaszombat) during periods of 1554-1593 and 1596–1686.During World War II, Rožňava was captured on 23 January 1945 by troops of the Romanian 4th Army, acting as a part of the Soviet 2nd Ukrainian Front.