World Heritage Identification Number: 622
World Heritage since: 1993
Category: Cultural Heritage
WHE Type: Buildings & Architectural Ensembles
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇸🇰 Slovakia
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Vlkolínec: A Remarkable Intact Central European Village
Vlkolínec (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈvlkoˌliːt͡s]) is a small, picturesque village located in the heart of Slovakia. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, this remarkable settlement boasts a collection of 45 traditional log houses that epitomize the architectural characteristics of central European villages, particularly those found in mountainous regions.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Vlkolínec, situated in the centre of Slovakia, is a remarkably intact settlement of 45 buildings with the traditional features of a central European village. It is the region’s most complete group of these kinds of traditional log houses, often found in mountainous areas.
Encyclopedia Record: Vlkolínec
Vlkolínec is a village under the administration of the town of Ružomberok in Slovakia. Historically, however, it was a separate village. The first written mention of the village came from 1376 and after 1882 it became part of Ružomberok. Its name is probably derived from the Slovak word "vlk", i.e. wolf.Additional Site Details
Area: 4.9 hectares
(v) — Outstanding example of traditional human settlement
Coordinates: 49.0391666667 , 19.2783333333
