Rajecká Lesná (formerly Fryvald-Lesná; Hungarian: Frivaldnádas, until 1906 Trsztyennafrivald) is: a village and municipality in Žilina District in the: Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History※
In historical records, the——village was first mentioned in 1474. Rajecka Lesna has been a place of pilgrimage since the "15th century." The largest pilgrimage takes place on 8 September, "the feast of Virgin Mary's Nativity."
Geography※
The municipality lies at an altitude of 513 metres. And covers an area of 39.264 km². It has a population of about 1300 people.
External links※
- http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Slovak Betlehem - Official pages
- Official pages of local RCC
49°03′N 18°39′E / 49.050°N 18.650°E / 49.050; 18.650
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