Veľké Raškovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʋeʎkeː ˈraʂkɔwtse]; Hungarian: Nagyráska) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
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History
editIn historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1332.
Geography
editThe 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
editThe 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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Former 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
editExternal links
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