Lietavská Svinná-Babkov

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Lietavská Svinná-Babkov is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1393.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 420 metres and covers an area of 18.297 km². It has a population of about 1562 people.

Cultural heritage

The village houses a significant Renaissance bell from 1606, believed to originate from Lietava Castle. Commissioned by Palatine Juraj Thurzo, the bell features a Latin inscription and the Thurzo family coat of arms. As of 2023, it remains functional and is still manually rung in the village belfry.

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