Čičmany (Zimmermannshau)

Slovakia / Zilinsky / Rajec /
The first preserved reference to the village dates from 1272. After a great fire in 1921, the village was restored to its original appearance with generous contributions by the state. Until the mid-20th century, the village was a centre of sheep raising.It has a population of about 204 people.Timbered houses with ridge roofs, galleries and pointed or linear wall decorations have been preserved in Čičmany. Of particular interest are the very specific white patterns which are painted on the exterior walls of the houses to decorate them.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Čičmany
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Coordinates:   48°57'16"N   18°31'1"E
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