Zdiar

Zdiar is one of the prominent natural, ethnographic and architectonic Slovak jewels.

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History

The first written records about the Ždiar settlement date back to 1590, it is widely believed that village life started at the beginning of the second half of the sixteenth century. The founder was František Lužinský who was the keeper of the castle for the Horvat family, they were the biggest landlords in the North Spiš region. The historical records from 1628 and 1629 in connection with Pavol Rákoci show that Ždiar was called possessiones village. The inhabitants were mainly tree fellers, charcoal makers and shepherds. The foundation of new settlements was connected to the division of land, where the village territory was divided into equal areas for each family and they could only build houses on their own land. According to word of mouth passed down the generations the first settlers were in Bachledová valley. Afterwards new ones were formed in Antošovský and Slodičovský hills, and Pavlovska, Blasčacká and Bartušovská valleys.

Location and climate

Zdiar lies in Podtatranská furrow, which is bordered by Spisská Magura from the north, by East Tatras from the east, by High and Belianske Tatras from the south (between Rysy and Tatranská fold) and by the frontier with Poland from the west. This frontier proceeds from Lysa Polana southwards to Bielovodska (White-water) valley, then to Zabi ridge up to the pinnacle of Rysy. Adjacent territories: Mala (Small) Frankova, Spisska Bela, Osturna (from the north), Javorina (from the west), Lendak and Jezersko (from the east). Woods take up the major part of the cadastre; the deforestrated land is in higher altitudes. The overall surface of Zdiar is 2,733 ha [6,753 acres].

Tourist attractions

In terms of transport capacity, the ski resort at Zdiar - Strednica with its 5,530 person per hour is the largest ski area in the whole of the Tatra mountains. All ski trails here were planned with only beginners in mind. The ski area is situated at the foothills of the Belianske Tatras on the soft mountain meadows, where snow cover of 30cm enables ski operations to commence. Strednica is recommended for groups and families with small children. All season round there is a ski school, ski garden and ski restaurant open to visitors. Scenic and easy skiing is preferable especially by hungarian and other lowland skiers. The resort has a large parking area located near to the main Stary Smokovec - Lysa Polana - Zakopane roads. The distance to Stary Smokovec is 33 km.
Veľká Studená a Bielovodská dolina
The Bielovodska dolina is considered by many visitors to the Tatras as being the most photogenic valley of all the Tatras, especially in the autumn season. The hike starts at Hrebienok over the funicular top station and continues by the red trail mark to the area known as "Tourist Junction" near Studeny potok creek which is reached in approximately 20 - 30 minutes.
The Belianska cave
Situated on the northern slopes of Kobyli vrch (Mare hill) in the eastern part of the Belianske Tatras, 700 m over the village of Tatranska Kotlina. The cave was created in the Middle Triassic Gutenstein limestones, by waters penetrating along interbed surfaces and tectonic faults. Total cave length is 1.752 m and vertical range is 160 m. The entrance parts are open by a thirled tunnel. Chimney spaces from the upper, original entrance, which was situated 82 m above the present one infall in them.
Rafting Dunajec
The main attraction of this village is rafting down by the Dunajec river on special wooden boats, so called "plte". The total length of raft is 8,5 km (2 hours) and the scenery of surrounding Pieniny national park is really beatiful.

Surroundings

Preserved folk architecture in the village Antošovský Hill (Antošovský vrch) and Blaščatská Valley (Dolina Blaščatská), original costumes are characterized by their ornament with a motif of plant and animal environment Belianske Tatry and surroundings of the village Ždiar. Each year in the village act Goral folk fests, where the Slovak and Polish dance groups also present themselves dancing, songs and customs of Goral.

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