Čičmany

Čičmany
Village
Folk architecture in Čičmany
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Žilina
Elevation 655 m (2,149 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°57′N 18°31′E / 48.950°N 18.517°E / 48.950; 18.517Coordinates: SK 48°57′N 18°31′E / 48.950°N 18.517°E / 48.950; 18.517
Area 9.00 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population 204 (2004-12-31)
Density 23/km2 (60/sq mi)
Postal code 013 15
Area code +421-0 43
Car plate ZA
Location of Čičmany in Slovakia
Location of Čičmany in the Žilina Region
Wikimedia Commons: Čičmany
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.cicmany.viapvt.sk

Čičmany (Hungarian: Csicsmány, German: Zimmermannshau) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It is known as the first folk architecture reserve in the world (founded in 1977).

Etymology

The name is derived from a Slovak word čičman (a lumberjack who makes a noise during the work).[1]

History

The first preserved reference to the village dates from 1272 (Cziczman). After a great fire in 1921, the village was restored to its original appearance with generous contributions by the state. Until the mid-20th century, the village was a centre of sheep raising.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 655 metres (2,149 feet) and covers an area of 25.611 square kilometres (9.888 sq mi). It has a population of about 204 people.

Culture

Timbered houses with ridge roofs, galleries and pointed or linear wall decorations have been preserved in Čičmany. Of particular interest are the very specific white patterns which are painted on the exterior walls of the houses to decorate them. The local folk music, special folk costumes and folk dances of the village have been preserved as well.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"

See also

References

  1. ↑ Krajčovič, Rudolf (2008). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest (8)". Kultúra slova. Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej (2): 95.
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