Vlkolínec is a village managed by the town of Ružomberok in Slovakia. In the past, it was an independent village. The first written record of the village dates back to 1376. After 1882, it became part of Ružomberok. The name likely comes from the Slovak word "vlk," which means "wolf."
Vlkolínec has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. It is one of ten Slovak villages given the status of a folk architecture reservation. This designation was given because the village is a well-preserved and complete example of traditional countryside architecture in the Northern Carpathians region.
Located in central Slovakia, Vlkolínec is a settlement that has remained largely unchanged, showing the traditional features of a Central European village. It contains the region’s most complete collection of traditional log houses, which are often found in mountainous areas. The village has more than 45 log houses, each with two or three rooms. A wooden belfry from the 18th century and a baroque chapel have also been preserved. Houses No. 16 and 17 now serve as a folk museum, displaying tools and items used in daily life and work.
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- Wooden sculpture with carvings at the village entrance
- Interior of a traditional house
- House located in Vlkolínec
- House No. 47 in Vlkolínec
- Belfry located in Vlkolínec
- Street in Vlkolínec
- Street in Vlkolínec
- House located in Vlkolínec