Province of 16 Szepes Towns

It was established on 5 June 1778, with the unification of the Province of 13 Szepes Towns and the Dominion of Lubowla into one entity.

The territory was disestablished on 1 November 1785, with its lands being directly administrated by Szepes County until October 1791, when it was reestablished.

It was unified with the Dominion of Lubowla, forming the Province of 16 Szepes Towns, with Spišská Nová Ves as its capital.

[1][2][3] The province was disestablished on 1 November 1785, in the effect of the Josephine reforms, done under the rule of Joseph II.

The towns lost their autonomy and were given back under the direct administration of Szepes County.