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SK, Orava – Picturesque Villages
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Published: 3.5.2018

Join us to visit three village in the Orava region. These are situated at the foothills of  the Chocske Hills. There you may travel back in time thanks to sights and learning  about important historical characters. The following pictures show the village of  Lestiny featuring wooden articular church protected by the UNESCO, Vysny Kubín known for P. O. Hviezdoslav, and last but not least the village of Jasenova featuring the museum/house of birth of Martin Kukucin.

Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút

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