Donovaly
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Donovaly
| other_name = Dóval
| settlement_type = Municipality
| image_skyline = Donovaly Slovakia.jpg
| image_caption =
| image_flag = Donovaly-banska bystrica-flag.svg
| image_shield = Donovaly CoA.svg
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{SVK}}
| subdivision_type1 = Region
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Banská Bystrica Region}}
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Banská Bystrica District
| pushpin_map = Slovakia Banská Bystrica Region#Slovakia
| pushpin_relief = 1
| pushpin_map_caption = Location of Donovaly in the Banská Bystrica Region##Location of Donovaly in Slovakia
| coordinates = {{Coord|48.88|N|19.23|E|region:SK-BC_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Miroslav Daňo
| leader_party =
| established_title = First mentioned
| established_date = 1618
| area_total_km2 = 17.50
| elevation_m = 972
| population_as_of = {{abbr|2021|Population: 2021-12-31. Population density & Total area: 2021-06-30/-07-01. Elevation, Postal code & Area code (last updated): 2015-04-17.}}
| population_total = 285
| timezone1 = CET
| utc_offset1 = +1
| timezone1_DST = CEST
| utc_offset1_DST = +2
| postal_code_type = Postal code
| blank_name = Car plate
| blank_info = BB
| website = {{URL|https://www.donovaly.sk/}}
}}
Donovaly ({{langx|hu|Dóval}}) is a village in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.{{Cite web|url=http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/donovaly/donovaly.html|title=Donovaly – Okres Banská Bystrica – E-OBCE.sk}} Being situated in an important pass between the mountains of Veľká Fatra and Starohorské vrchy, on the route connecting Banská Bystrica with Ružomberok, it became a prominent centre of winter and summer sports.
History
Donovaly was founded in the early 17th century. During World War II, it became an important center of the anti-German Resistance.{{fact|date=November 2024}}
Tourism
Donovaly is a part of Low Tatras National Park, and it hosts one of the biggest and most popular ski resorts 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.
File:Road 59 in Donovaly.JPG|State road 59 in Donovaly
File:Parking in Donovaly.JPG|Parking for tourists
File:Footbridge in Donovaly.jpg|Footbridge in Donovaly
File:Church in Donovaly.jpg|Small church in village
File:Cemetery in Donovaly.JPG|Cemetery
See also
References
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1797-1897 (parish A)
External links
{{Commons category|Donovaly}}
- [http://www.donovaly.sk/ Official website]
- [http://www.parksnow.sk/donovaly/en/index.php Tourist information about Donovaly]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20100130070237/http://www.holidayinfo.sk/gb-en/winter/resorts/?id=309 Latest snow and ski conditions in Donovaly]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20101130052043/http://cisarik.com/0_Donovaly_Banska_Bystrica_BC_Zolyom_Zvolen.html Surnames of living people in Donovaly]
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Category:Ski areas and resorts in Slovakia
Category:Villages and municipalities in Banská Bystrica District
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