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'Dolný Kubín' (, ) is a town in northern Slovakia on the Orava River in the Žilina region. It has 19,900 inhabitants (2004).
The first written reference of the town of Dolný Kubín dates from 1314. It was founded in the 14th century and initially belonged to the Orava Domain. It was granted town privileges (town status, town charter) in 1632, and its importance was further strengthened in 1632 when the town was granted the right to hold markets. In 1683 the town became the seat of the Orava county and in 1776 also the seat of a processus district.
In the 19th century Dolný Kubín was a centre of Slovak national life and the poet Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav and other Slovak national revivalists were active in the town.
The town experienced major developments mainly after World War II, when electrical works as well as other enterprises were established.
★ Official website
★ Virtual Photo Gallery - periodically updated (by Andy Butkaj)
★ Other photos
★ Winter photos
★ http://www.oravafoto.com
'Dolný Kubín' (, ) is a town in northern Slovakia on the Orava River in the Žilina region. It has 19,900 inhabitants (2004).
The first written reference of the town of Dolný Kubín dates from 1314. It was founded in the 14th century and initially belonged to the Orava Domain. It was granted town privileges (town status, town charter) in 1632, and its importance was further strengthened in 1632 when the town was granted the right to hold markets. In 1683 the town became the seat of the Orava county and in 1776 also the seat of a processus district.
In the 19th century Dolný Kubín was a centre of Slovak national life and the poet Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav and other Slovak national revivalists were active in the town.
The town experienced major developments mainly after World War II, when electrical works as well as other enterprises were established.
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External links
★ Official website
★ Virtual Photo Gallery - periodically updated (by Andy Butkaj)
★ Other photos
★ Winter photos
★ http://www.oravafoto.com
Dolný Kubín
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