Vlkolinec
- States
- Slovakia
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1993
- Location
- Ružomberok District, Zilina Region
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 49.0391666667, 19.2783333333
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 622
- WH Site
- 622
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Vlkolínec, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Slovakia, is a remarkably well-preserved traditional village showcasing Central European folk architecture. Its 45 log houses, built with techniques typical of mountainous regions, remain largely unchanged since medieval times, offering a rare glimpse into rural life. The settlement includes a distinctive wooden bell tower from 1770 and a Baroque-Classical church, reflecting its historical and cultural significance. Still inhabited today, Vlkolínec stands as a living testament to Slovakia’s heritage, recognized by UNESCO in 1993.
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