Veľké Raškovce
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Veľké Raškovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʋeʎkeː ˈraʂkɔwtse]; Hungarian: Nagyráska) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1332.
Geography
[edit]The village lies at an altitude of 104 metres and covers an area of 11.998 km2. The municipality has a population of about 350 people.
Culture
[edit]The village has a cultural centre, a football pitch and a recreational area with fish ponds.
Gallery
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Reformed church in Veľké Raškovce
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Reformed church in Veľké Raškovce
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Dedication plaque on reformed church in Veľké Raškovce (est. 1806)
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Roman Catholic church of the Ascension of the Lord in Veľké Raškovce
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Memorial to victims of World War II
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Old millstone from the village on public display
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Current municipal office and village hall
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Former municipal office (now used for other public purposes)
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Kindergarten of the municipality
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Grocery shop and village pub
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"Old Laborec" fish pond next to the village
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"Old Laborec" fish pond next to the village
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"Old Laborec" fish pond next to the village
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Funeral home at the municipality's cemetery
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Pumping station regulating water levels in the Duša river canal
See also
[edit]- List of municipalities and towns in Michalovce District
- List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
External links
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48°33′N 21°55′E / 48.550°N 21.917°E