Influence of development of Zilina on the Vah River

The city Zilina was created on the riverside of the River Vah. The meaning of the river to the city was very important in the past. It was source of subsistence, used as transportation channel and had a function in defending of the city. In this work, we have studied how the development of the cities changed the structure of landscape, focusing on the River Vah. Researching of the historical maps, photos and drawings, we were comparing the position of the river Vah to Zilina's city center. We have found out that the development of the city has influenced the river. Relationships that were important a few centuries ago, and often essential to the life and operation of the city, are now deleted or deeply disturbed. Gradually they lose values, which restoration is no longer possible. (authors)