Dolný Harmanec
Dolný Harmanec (german: Klein Hermans, Unter Hermanetz; hu, Alsóhermánd) is a village and municipality of the Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. It has a population of 204 people. History In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1540 (''Hermans'') as a mining settlement belonging to Banská Bystrica. After on, it belonged to the Thurzo family and to rich merchants Fugger. Later on, it belonged to Banská Bystrica again. Sights The village is located close to the Harmanec Cave Harmanec ( hu, Hermánd) is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia. History The village first appears in historical records circa 1540. Geography The municipality lies at an alti .... Villages and municipalities in Banská Bystrica District {{BanskáBystrica-geo-stub ...
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Banská Bystrica Region
The Banská Bystrica Region ( sk, Banskobystrický kraj, ; hu, Besztercebányai kerület, ) is one of the eight regions of Slovakia. It is the largest region by area, and has a lower population density than any other region. The Banská Bystrica region was established in 1923; its borders were last adjusted in 1996. Banská Bystrica consists of 514 municipalities, 24 of which have town status. Its administrative center is the eponymous town of Banská Bystrica, which is also the region's largest town. Other important towns are Zvolen and Lučenec. Geography It is located in the central part of Slovakia and has an area of 9,455 km2. The region is prevailingly mountainous, with several ranges within the area. The highest of them are the Low Tatras in the north, where the highest point, Ďumbier, is located. Some of the mountain ranges in the west include Kremnica Mountains, Vtáčnik and Štiavnica Mountains. The Javorie and Krupina Plain ranges are located in the centre. ...
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