Village and municipality in Slovakia
Michalovce District in the
Kosice Region
Veľké Raškovce (Slovak pronunciation:
[ˈʋeʎkeː ˈraʂkɔwtse];
Hungarian: Nagyráska) is a
village and
municipality in
Michalovce District in the
Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In
historical records, the
village was first mentioned in 1332.
Geography
The
village lies at an
altitude of 104 metres and covers an
area of 11.998 km2. The
municipality has a
population of about 350 people.
Culture
The village has a cultural centre, a
football pitch and a recreational area with fish ponds.
Gallery
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Reformed church in Veľké Raškovce
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Reformed church in Veľké Raškovce
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Dedication plaque on reformed church in Veľké Raškovce (est. 1806)
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Roman Catholic church of the Ascension of the Lord in Veľké Raškovce
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Memorial to victims of World War II
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Old millstone from the village on public display
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Current municipal office and village hall
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Older municipal office (now used for other public purposes)
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Kindergarten of the municipality
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Grocery shop and village pub
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"Old Laborec" fish pond next to the village
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"Old Laborec" fish pond next to the village
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"Old Laborec" fish pond next to the village
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Funeral home at the municipality's cemetery
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Pumping station regulating water levels in the Duša river canal
See also
External links
48°33′N 21°55′E / 48.550°N 21.917°E / 48.550; 21.917