Donovaly
Municipality in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Donovaly (Hungarian: Dóval) is a village in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.[4] Being situated in an important pass between the mountains of Veľká Fatra and Starohorské vrchy, on the route connecting Banská Bystrica with Ružomberok, it became a prominent centre of winter and summer sports.
Donovaly
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| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Bystrica District |
| First mentioned | 1618 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Miroslav Daňo |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.50 km2 (6.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 972 m (3,189 ft) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 285 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 39[2] |
| Area code | +421 48[2] |
| Car plate | BB |
| Website | www |
History
Donovaly was founded in the early 17th century. During World War II, it became an important center of the anti-German Resistance.[citation needed]
Tourism
Donovaly is a part of Low Tatras National Park, and it hosts one of the biggest and most popular ski resorts in Slovakia. Elevation is between 910 – 1,402 m, and there are more than 11 km of ski slopes, 17 lifts and elevators. In 2006, the Telemix lift by POMA, France – the 3rd of this kind in the world – was installed. It consists of 6 seated lift chairs, and 8 seated cabins, so the skiers can choose how they will go up to the top. Winter season starts from end of November and lasts until late March, beginning of April. It is also renowned for its dogsled racing championships.
- State road 59 in Donovaly
- Parking for tourists
- Footbridge in Donovaly
- Small church in village
- Cemetery
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