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City: NamestovoCountry: Slovakia
Continent: Europe
Namestovo, Slovakia, Europe
Overview
Námestovo, a charming town in northern Slovakia’s Žilina Region, serves as the administrative center of its district and is home to about 7,600 people.Covering 30.4 km², it runs on Central European Time, uses the euro, and speaks Slovak as its official language.Buses connect it to nearby towns, while regional roads lead toward Dolný Kubín and Trstená; the nearest train station is in Trstená, and the closest airports are in Poprad-Tatry and Kraków.Founded in the 16th century along trade routes near Orava Castle, it grew into a cultural and tourism hub after the Orava Dam was built mid-20th century.Tourism, small factories making textiles, wood products, and machinery, along with livestock farming and crops, drive the local economy.Governed by an elected mayor and council, the town blends traditional Slovak and modern architecture, with a compact center and neighborhoods stretching outward.Festivals bring the sound of folk music and the sight of colorful costumes, while woodcarving and pottery showcase local craftsmanship.Students attend primary, secondary, and vocational schools, and parks open onto views of the Orava Beskids, where hiking, skiing, and water sports on the dam are popular.Winters are cold with frequent snow; summers are mild, topping out around 25°C. Predominantly Slovak and Roman Catholic, the community maintains traditions alongside its twin-city links with Nowy Targ in Poland and Třinec in the Czech Republic.Serving as the gateway to the Orava region, it draws hikers eager for misty mountain trails and history buffs fascinated by its old stone streets.
Landmarks in Namestovo
