Liptovský Mikuláš
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Liptovský Mikuláš (Slovak pronunciation:
History
From the second half of the 10th century until 1918, it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. The town of Mikuláš (Liptau-Sankt-Nikolaus) was first mentioned in the royal deed of King Ladislaus IV in 1286. The first written record mentioning the Church of Saint Nicolaus which was to become the founding element of a larger settlement dates back to 1299. The Church of Saint Nicolaus is the oldest building in the town of Liptovský Mikuláš.
Mikuláš was one of the foremost important centers of crafts in the Liptov region. The craftsmen formed guilds; the oldest guild was the shoemaker's guild mentioned in 1508. There were also other guilds: the guild of smiths, furriers, tailors, hatters and butchers.
In 1677, Liptovský Mikuláš (Liptau-Sankt-Nikolaus) became the seat of the local district, as well as Comitatus Liptoviensis. The legendary Slovak "Robin Hood" Juraj Jánošík was sentenced and executed here in 1713 by being hung by the ribcage on a hook.
Liptovský Mikuláš played an important role for
Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Liptovský Mikuláš was part of Liptó County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
In the 20th century, many once independent villages were annexed to Liptovský Mikuláš. Thus, what was once the bucolic farmers' hamlet of Vrbica is now simply a street in the middle of the town.
Tourism
The town is one of the most famous tourist centers in Slovakia because of its rich cultural life and also because it is a perfect starting point for tourists, from where it is easy to reach the Low Tatras (Demänová valley) with well-known caves such as the
Demographics
According to the 2001
According to the Hungarian census of 1910, the population make up was 50% Slovak, 30% Hungarian 20% German. After World War II, the ethnic minorities were expelled leaving a majority Slovak population.Sport
Ice hockey club
The
Petra Vlhová, born and raised in the city, won the alpine skiing slalom gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics. As a child she attended many training at a ski center at Podbreziny hill of the city. Martina Dubovská also trained at the center in her childhood. The ski center at Podbreziny was established in 1993 and was discontinued gradually in early 2010s. In 2022, it was restored and re-entered into usage. The tracks combine to a total length of 550 meters at peak altitude of 700 meters.[5]
Liptovský Mikuláš hosted the 2012 FAI World Championship for Space Models, taking place from 31 August to 9 September.[6]
Transport
Liptovský Mikuláš is located near the main Slovak
Twin towns — sister cities
Liptovský Mikuláš is
People
- Jozef Božetech Klemens (1817), painter
- Janko Kráľ (1822), poet
- Samuel Nemessányi (1837), Hungarian luthier, a maker of stringed instruments
- Ján Levoslav Bella (1843), composer
- Aurel Stodola (1859), physicist
- Samuel Fischer (1859), publisher
- Slavoljub Eduard Penkala (1871), engineer, inventor
- Ivan Stodola (1888), poet, dramatist, doctor
- Martin Rázus (1888, Vrbica), priest, author, politician
- Janko Alexy (1894), painter
- Koloman Sokol (1902), painter
- Mária Rázusová-Martáková (1905), author
- Ladislav Hanus (1907), philosopher, theologian, author
- Pavol Strauss (1912), doctor, writer, essayist, translator
- Ivan Laučík (1944), poet, professor
- Michal Martikán (born 1979), slalom canoeist
- Tomáš Mráz (born 1980), slalom canoeist
- Simon Naschér (1841–1901), rabbi, writer
- Peter Sejna (1979), AHL/NHL player
- Martin Cibák (1980), 2004 Stanley cup winner with Tampa Bay Lightning
- Milan Jurčina (1983), NHL player
- Diana Doll (1976), model
- Martin Harich (1995), singer
- Petra Vlhová (1995), ski racer
- Klaudia Medlová (1993), professional snowboarder / Olympian
- Simona Petrík (born 1982), politician, MP (2016-2020; 2023-)
- Simon Nemec (born 2004), NHL player for New Jersey Devils
Images
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Fountain
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Town center
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Janko Kráľ's monument.
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Saint Nicholas' Church
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Synagogue
References
- Notes
- ^ Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic (www.statistics.sk). "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic (www.statistics.sk). "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ a b "Municipal Statistics". Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Archived from the original on 2007-12-17. Retrieved 2007-12-28.
- ^ "Zjazdovka, kde vyrastala Vlhová, opäť ožije. Do obnovy sa zapojil aj jej tím". sportnet.sme.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2022-12-03.
- ^ "FAI Portal". FAI Sporting Calendar - Aeromodelling Category 1 Events. Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI). Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
- ^ "Partnerské mestá" (in Slovak). Liptovský Mikuláš. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
External links
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