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Vlkolínec: A Remarkable Intact Central European Village

Vlkolínec (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈvlkoˌliːt͡s]) is a small, picturesque village located in the heart of Slovakia. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, this remarkable settlement boasts a collection of 45 traditional log houses that epitomize the architectural characteristics of central European villages, particularly those found in mountainous regions.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Vlkolínec, situated in the centre of Slovakia, is a remarkably intact settlement of 45 buildings with the traditional features of a central European village. It is the region’s most complete group of these kinds of traditional log houses, often found in mountainous areas.

UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site

Criterion (iv): Vlkolínec is a remarkably intact rural settlement of a characteristic central European type with log-built architecture, which is often found in mountainous areas. The layout of the settlement has remained virtually unchanged and the architectural style has been fully retained. It is the best preserved and most comprehensive unit of its kind in the whole region.

Criterion (v): Vlkolínec is an outstanding example of a traditional Central European rural settlement, with 43 unaltered houses and ancillary buildings reflecting a multitude of archaic building elements, all set within a traditional farming landscape of strip fields which has become vulnerable due to the changed way of life.

Encyclopedia Record: Vlkolínec

Vlkolínec is a village under the administration of the town of Ružomberok in Slovakia. Historically, however, it was a separate village. The first written mention of the village came from 1376 and after 1882 it became part of Ružomberok. Its name is probably derived from the Slovak word "vlk", i.e. wolf.

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