Vidiná

Vidiná ( Angsleah German, Hungarian Videfalva ) is a municipality in the south of Slovakia with 1857 inhabitants ( 31 December 2011). It belongs to Okres Lučenec, kraj a circle of Banskobystrický.

Geography

The municipality is located in the pelvis Lučenská kotlina ( part of the larger Juhoslovenská kotlina ) by the stream Krivánsky creek. The center is located at an altitude of 199 m nm and is located four kilometers from Lučenec.

History

Vidiná was first mentioned in 1335 as Vydafalua writing. In the 15th century there was a small Hussite fortress here. The population engaged in agriculture, viticulture and pottery. 1740 burned down the whole village. 1828 are listed 68 houses and 678 inhabitants.

1971-1990 was the site of a district of Lučenec.

Population

Results according to the census 2001 (1.779 inhabitants):

After Ethnicity:

  • 97.25 % Slovaks
  • 1.97% Magyars
  • 0.39% Czechs
  • 0.11% Ukrainians

After Religion:

  • 61.44 % Roman Catholic
  • 20.01% Evangelical
  • 16.19 % religious affiliation
  • 1.74 % no answer

Attractions

  • Baroque country palace in 1706, probably built on the site of the Hussite fortress
  • Baroque bell tower from the 18th century
  • Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart 1911
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