Holiday apartment in Veľká Ves: Konteska, churches and Skalica

Veľká Ves reveals several facets that can be understood through the interplay of its natural setting, architectural history and local traditions. The village brings together landscape features, religious monuments, historic crafts and events with specific dates.

Landscape

Veľká Ves lies in the northern part of the Lučenecká basin, in the valley of a left tributary of the Kriváň stream. The village is situated below Mount Skalica; its cadastral area extends from 210 to 340 m above sea level. In the north, the abandoned settlement of Konteska belongs to Veľká Ves.

A pavilion was opened at Konteska on 6 June 2015. From the lookout tower at Konteska near Veľká Ves, the Mátra Mountains on the Hungarian border, Lučenec, Kalinovo and the surrounding municipalities can be seen. The lookout tower can be reached on foot, by bicycle or by car. Small-scale tourist infrastructure for public use by residents and visitors to the municipality was planned for the lookout tower at Konteska on the outskirts of Veľká Ves. After receiving legal approval, the lookout tower was opened to the general public.

Wild geese and snipes breed in the sessile oak forests and adjoining fields of Veľká Ves.

History and culture

For the years 1332 to 1337, a parish with the priest Peter at St. Nicholas Church is documented in Veľká Ves. The foundation stone of the new Church of the Holy Family was consecrated on 8 July 2000 by Monsignor Eduard Kojnok, Bishop of Rožňava.

The Evangelical church in Veľká Ves was built in 1772 as a towerless Baroque-Classical toleration church; a tower was added in 1802. On three sides of the main room, it has a wooden gallery on carved columns. The panelled balustrade features scenes from the life of Christ painted on wood. The Evangelical church is in good condition and continues to serve its religious purpose.

Historically, pottery and decorative cartwrighting were among the local occupations. These two crafts complement the religious monuments by offering a glimpse into earlier forms of the local economy.

Trails and events

The ascent of Skalica took place for the second time on 6 January 2017 and for the third time on 6 January 2018. The cycling educational trail is described as being in good condition.

Brdárska kapustnica was held in 2018 with competing teams and again in 2022.

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Other places

Other places: Krná, Utekáč, Hradište, Cinobaňa, Zlatno, Kokava Nad Rimavicou, České Brezovo, Ozdín.

To the higher-level travel overview: Poltár District.