Pečovská Nová Ves

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Pečovská Nová Ves
Church of St. Andrew
Church of St. Andrew
Flag of Pečovská Nová Ves
Flag
Country Slovakia
Population (2008-01-01)
 • Total 2,355
Website www.pecovska.sk

Pečovská Nová Ves is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1319.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 348 metres and covers an area of 11.754 km². It has a population of 2355 people (01.01.2008).

Main sights

  • Church of St. Andrew (Kostol sv. Ondreja) - named by the patron saint of village
  • Jewish cemetery
  • Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk - Main street

Sport

The village has also football club named TJ Slovan and own football playgroung.

Transport

Rail

Small train station is located in village.

Famous people born in Pečovská Nová Ves

Milena Dudasova, the United Nations Youth Ambassador for Slovakia.

External links

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