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The earliest historical references referring to the village of Oravská Polhora date from 1588 when the entry was made into the tax register. It says that settlers built houses in the dense woods, which has created the center of the new village. Woodwork has traditionally been the main source of living for men and women in the village.
Oravská Polhora is set up in a lovely environment, surrounded by woods and several wells, which are an excellent source of mineral water. The most popular of these wells is in Slaná Voda (Salt Water) which has got the highest concentration of minerals (iodine and bromine). Water has been used for famous spa baths in the past (1864 - 1918). People could benefit from its natural goodness and mineral content. Some diseases (goitre, tuberculosis) and skin conditions such as eczema were treated in this local spa. It is in the interest of village to renovate and reopen the spa again to provide excellent services and a good standard of treatments and healing for all the sufferers to attend.
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Points of interest, remarkables and rarities
One of the most famous Slovak writers - Pavol O. Hviezdoslav - lived in the gamekeeper's lodge in Podvršie pod Babou, near Oravská Polhora and inspired by the local nature and the general atmosphere of the place, he wrote his masterpiece - a book entitled "Hájnikova žena" (The Gamekeeper's Wife) during his stay.
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Interesting facts and information about Oravská Polhora ...
There are 3 530 inhabitants living in the village (as counted on 1st September 2001).
It is the third biggest village in the District of Námestovo.
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The border between the Slovak Republic and Poland is located circa 3 km from Oravská Polhora, which makes it an ideal place to visit both countries and get the best of both worlds (the border is open 24 hours a day for your convenience).
The total cadastral area of Oravská Polhora is the biggest in the Orava county and spreads over 8 452 hectares.
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There are moderately good facilities for skiing in winter (2 ski lifts - with runs of 300 m and 800 m in length).
Many public footpaths pass through the village for walking all the year round.
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