Rajecká Lesná
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Rajecká Lesná (formerly Fryvald-Lesná; Hungarian: Frivaldnádas, until 1906 Trsztyennafrivald) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History[edit]
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1474. Rajecka Lesna has been a place of pilgrimage since the 15th century. The largest pilgrimage takes place on 8 September, the feast of Virgin Mary's Nativity.
Geography[edit]
The municipality lies at an altitude of 513 metres and covers an area of 39.264 km². It has a population of about 1300 people.
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- Slovak Betlehem - Official pages
- Official pages of local RCC
49°03′N 18°39′E / 49.050°N 18.650°E