Vysoké Tatry (High Tatra) - Slovakia

Extent: 74111 ha

In north part of Slovakia, along borders with Poland, in districts of Kežmarok, Liptovský Mikuláš, Poprad and Tvrdošín, there is situated mountain range of special character – High Tatra. It belongs, together with Belianske Tatra, to complex of East Tatra Mountains.

Highest peak: Gerlachovka (2655 m).

Surface: it is formed with dense forests, pine woods. In higher sites, there are to be found dwarfish pine woods, plough-tails and lichens. Alp-meadows are located in places where the trees are missing.

Climate: mostly cold, 0 Celsius degrees. The snow remains on surface nearly all year round, on some places does not thaw at all.

Mountain nucleus is formed with granites and crystalic slates, on surface with limestones and sandstones, with appearance of quartz.

Mountain relief is very rough, including steep shields and combs.

We find here caves with karst appearances, waterfalls, lakes (plesa), healing springs, rare plants and many animals, in form of great mammalia.

High Tatra Mountains were declared as Tatra National Park in 1948. Later, in 1993, declared as biospherical reservation within scope of international UNESCO programme.


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SK, Východná – Folklore Heart of Slovakia
Published: 9.2.2020
After a visit to Vazec, today we move a little further to the neighboring village Východná. This Liptov village has been associated with the biggest Slovak folklore festival, which has been held here since 1953 for decades.

As the name of the village suggests Východná is located in the eastern part of the Liptov region under the arms of majestic Tatra peaks. Like Važec, it has excellent transport links to the D1 motorway or the Žilina - Košice railway line..

Východná - sochárske umenie

Settlement of the local territory began at the beginning of the 1st millennium, when the Slavs gradually settled here, later the Wallachian population. The first written mention of the then settlement is deemed to be a letter of donation of King Bela IV. from 1269. The settlement belonged to the Hrádek estate, its inhabitants devoted to the management of the surrounding area, breeding cattle (mainly sheep) later woodworking. In the middle of the 18th century, potatoes began to grow here, which significantly contributed to the livelihood of the local population and thus to the development of the village.

Východná - sochárske umenie

Over time, the village did not escape the passage and invasion of the troops leaving poverty, but tenacious residents have always managed to "get on their feet". It is interesting that the Sturia national ascent to Kriváň was also organized from the East. The village was also actively involved in the Slovak National Uprising, which is also reminiscent of the Monument to the Heroes of the Slovak Uprising fighting at the Evangelical House. To this day you will meet old crafts in the form of costumes, woven carpets, carpentry, carvers and embroidery.

Východná - Pamätník hrdinov bojov SNPVýchodná - sochárske umenie

Východná - Pamätník hrdinov bojov SNP

If you want to see at least a piece of local folk heritage, then visit the small museum - Eastern Room. Among the sights you should not miss include the one-nave Gothic Roman Catholic Church of St Stephen the First Martyr with the tower. It is interesting not only because of the classicist arrangement and bell from 1634, but also vaulted paintings covered with wooden tiles or period entrance doors.

Východná - Rímskokatolícky kostol sv. Štefana prvomučeníka

Východná - Rímskokatolícky kostol sv. Štefana prvomučeníkaVýchodná - Rímskokatolícky kostol sv. Štefana prvomučeníka

In the central part of the village you will also find a three-nave neo-Gothic Evangelical Church with a tower, situated on the site of the former Tolerance Church from 1792. The architect of the current sacral building was Milan Michal Harminc, who breathed unique architectural features.

Východná - Evanjelický kostol

Východná - Rímskokatolícky kostol sv. Štefana prvomučeníkaVýchodná - Evanjelický kostol

Walking through the village you will also find sets of folk houses from the 19th and early 20th century and if you move to the eastern edge of the village and observe the 28 meter high observation tower (Maya), built wooden houses, art sculptures, etc., which are part of the amphitheater , where the already mentioned folklore festivals take place every year.

Východná - areál amfiteátra

Východná - vyhliadková veža MájkaVýchodná - areál amfiteátra

For lovers of cheese products we recommend a visit to the local farm, which in addition to tasting delicious specialties, also offers an experience in the form of a tour of the area. There is also the possibility of horse riding or a tour of pastures where medicinal herbs are grown. For tourist enthusiasts we pay attention to a walk to the Ponds of  Východná or to the distant pump of hydroelectric power station of Čierny Váh with breathtaking views of the Tatras.

Východná - vyhliadková veža Májka

Already in a week we invite you to discover another Liptov village, which was famous for the legendary outlaw Pacho.

 

GPS: 49°03'31.1"N 19°53'21.1"E

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: HIK, o.z.


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