Donovaly () is a village in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.
Geography
History
Donovaly was founded in the early 17th century. During World War II, it became an important center of the anti-German Resistance.
Population
It has a
population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Tourism
Donovaly is a part of Low Tatras National Park, and it hosts one of the biggest and most popular
in Slovakia. Elevation is between 910 – 1,402 m, and there are more than 11 km of ski slopes, 17 lifts and elevators.
In 2006, the Telemix lift by POMA, France – the 3rd of this kind in the world – was installed.
It consists of 6 seated lift chairs, and 8 seated cabins, so the skiers can choose how they will go up to the top.
Winter season starts from end of November and lasts until late March, beginning of April. It is also renowned for its
dogsled racing championships.
See also
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List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
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Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1797-1897 (parish A)
External links
