Economic situation in Slovak feudal towns in the 16th and 17th centuries

Feudal towns in the 16h and 17th centuries became economic and trade centers in the country. But in spite of that they still kept their agricultural character which was characterized by the production of crops and wine. Cattle was mostly used as draught cattle and for meat supply. During the 15th century crafts entered the rural towns, but they did nod endangered agriculture. Majority of municipal craftsmen had also land and craft developed alongside the agriculture. Feudal towns were also trade centers. They provided the exchange of goods between big trade centers and rural areas.