The cultural heritage of the region stands upon the pillars of Christian traditions and tit is preserved in the environment of these majestic mountains. It was the natural conditions and life of the people living between the lowlands and high mountains which symbolize uniqueness of the region as well as rich diversity of material and spiritual heritage of the folk culture in the Fatra region. The core of the precious cultural heritage of Mala Fatra is particularly Jánošík’s tradition that speaks to the visitors by means of emotions and its own individual charm of numerous tourist attractions.
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Bethlehem in Terchová became an inseparable part of Christmas last couple of years. It is installed on the eve of the most beautiful holidays of the year in the local Roman Catholic church dedicated to St. Cyril and St....
The ruins of a castle Strečno, a national cultural monument, tower on the right bank of the river Váh on a limestone cliff. It was built in 14th century to protect the territory and collect toll which was necessary...
Terchová as a village had had no church until 1731, and this made the local believers walk the distance of 20 kilometers to Varín if they wanted to attend a mass. The first church dedicated to St. Martin was...
The museum in Nová Bystrica documents the way of life and customs of the inhabitant in the mountainous Kysuce region. It features a unique narrow-gauge forest railway with a switchback system, which is currently the only historical rail...
Považské museum exhibits an extensive exposition devoted to the legendary hero Juraj Jánošík and his birthplace. By means of many photos, images or audio-visual presentation, visitors can learn some important historical facts from the life, brigandage and execution of...
On the hill above the village towards the Vrátna valley, Terchová residents put up a monumental sculpture in honor of this Terchová native. The statue standing 7.5 meters tall is made of premium steel plate. It was built in...
The Slovak orloj represents the biggest statue in Slovakia and its composition features elements of sitting Madonna, Our Lady of Sorrows the Patroness of Slovakia. Six bronze sculptures are placed in niches. The Prince Pribina, Svätopluk, A.Bernolák, Ľudovít Štúr,...
The stations of the cross are built of glass and stone quarried more than a century ago. Its author is a Terchová native, sculptor Milan Opalka. Terchová regularly holds nationwide Cyril and Methodius Days and the stations of the...
Terchová residents hold a great deal of respect for their hero as they put up also a 2.5 m tall wooden statue in his honor. The work was created by a woodcarver Ján Palko. It was made from a...
