Hadviga

Hadviga (German: Hedwig) is an abandoned settlement in Brieštie in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.

Hadviga

Hedwig
abandoned settlement
Belfry
Hadviga
Location of Hadviga in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°54′N 18°42′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionŽilina
DistrictTurčianske Teplice
Postal code
038 22
Car plateTR

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1392. It was named after founder's wife. The village belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.[1]

Demography

The settlement is currently uninhabitated and serves solely a recreational purpose.[2]

References

  1. Vlastivedný slovník obví na Slovensku I. 1977
  2. Translated from Slovak wikipedia


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