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Hadviga (German: Hedwig) is an abandoned settlement in Brieštie in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.
Hadviga | |
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abandoned settlement | |
 Belfry | |
  Hadviga Location of Hadviga in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°54′N 18°42′E / 48.900°N 18.700°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Turčianske Teplice |
| Postal code | 038 22 |
| Car plate | TR |
History edit
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1392. It was named after founder's wife. The village belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.[1]
Demography edit
The settlement is currently uninhabitated and serves solely a recreational purpose.
References edit
- ^ Vlastivedný slovník obví na Slovensku I. 1977
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