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Donovaly (Hungarian: Dóval) is a village in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.[4] Being situated in an important pass between the mountains of Veľká Fatra and Starohorské vrchy, on the route connecting Banská Bystrica with Ružomberok, it became a prominent centre of winter and summer sports.
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  Donovaly Location of Donovaly in the Banská Bystrica Region  Donovaly Donovaly (Slovakia) | |
| Coordinates: 48°53′00″N 19°14′00″E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica |
| District | Banská Bystrica |
| First mentioned | 1618 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Miroslav Daňo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.50[1] km2 (6.76[1] sq mi) |
| Elevation | 972[2] m (3,189[2] ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 248[3] |
| Postal code | 976 39[2] |
| Area code | +421 48[2] |
| Car plate | BB |
| Website | www.donovaly.sk |
History
Donovaly was founded in the early 17th century. During World War II, it became an important center of the anti-German Resistance.
Tourism
Donovaly is a part of Low Tatras National Park, and it hosts one of the biggest and most popular ski resorts in Slovakia. Elevation is between 910 – 1,402 m, and there are more than 11 km of ski slopes, 17 lifts and elevators. In 2006, the Telemix lift by POMA, France – the 3rd of this kind in the world – was installed. It consists of 6 seated lift chairs, and 8 seated cabins, so the skiers can choose how they will go up to the top. Winter season starts from end of November and lasts until late March, beginning of April. It is also renowned for its dogsled racing championships.
State road 59 in Donovaly
Parking for tourists
Footbridge in Donovaly
Small church in village
Cemetery
See also
- List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
References
- "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- "Donovaly – Okres Banská Bystrica – E-OBCE.sk".
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1797-1897 (parish A)
External links
Media related to Donovaly at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Tourist information about Donovaly
- Latest snow and ski conditions in Donovaly
- Surnames of living people in Donovaly
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На других языках
[de] Donovaly
Donovaly (ungarisch Dóval – bis 1882 Donoval) ist eine Gemeinde in der Mittelslowakei. Sie liegt zwischen den Gebirgen Starohorské vrchy, Niedere Tatra und Große Fatra, etwa 26 km von Banská Bystrica und Ružomberok entfernt. Der Gebirgspass, auf dem der Ort liegt, trägt den gleichen Namen.- [en] Donovaly
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