since 1295
A village full of greenery and tranquillity
Over the past few days, work has begun on two public space improvements in the village — the creation of a relaxation area at the entrance to Rakytovce and the refurbishment of the town centre in the area in front of the shop.
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The National Motorway Company has published a construction schedule for the noise barrier along the R1 expressway in the Rakytovce section.
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On Saturday 23 August 2025, the Amphitheatre in Bani was filled with residents, locals and visitors from the surrounding area. Our district marked the 730th anniversary of its first written mention with a packed programme of events lasting from the afternoon until late in the evening.
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The Rakytovce Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated its centenary in August 2024.
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We invite you to a meeting of the Rakytovce District Citizens’ Council. Agenda: Introduction Changes to the membership of the Rakytovce Citizens’ Council Review of the May Day celebrations Work relating to road transport,
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A look back at the May Day celebrationsThe traditional Rakytov May Day celebrations are now behind us — and although the weather wasn’t exactly on our side in the evening, it was a wonderful day full of laughter, music and togetherness
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The traditional Maypole-raising celebration took place once again in Rakytovce on 1 May. Together, we continued to uphold one of the oldest Slavic traditions, which symbolises
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The Rakytovce Citizens’ Council, in collaboration with the City of Banská Bystrica, invites you to the traditional Shrovetide pig-slaughtering feast, which will take place on Saturday 31 January 2026 at the restaurant
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On Saturday 23 August, Rakytovce will celebrate the 730th anniversary of the first written mention of the village. The town of Banská Bystrica has organised an interesting all-day event from 12.30 pm to 10 pm
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Bell tower from 1931 · bell by J.J. Knobloch (1783) The first written mention of Rakytovce dates from 1295, when Hungarian king Andrew III granted the land to the burghers of Banská Bystrica. Over seven centuries the village has preserved its distinctive character — a unique dialect, traditions and pride in its own identity.
Between 1837 and 1929, brown coal was mined in the surrounding area. The symbol of the mining era is the Josef shaft, 120 metres deep. The volunteer fire brigade, founded in 1924, is still active today and celebrated its centenary in 2024.
Map from 1859 
Seal from 1851 
Brick bell tower from 1931 with a bell by J.J. Knobloch from 1783 — the oldest surviving element of the village.
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Family crypt at Rakytovce cemetery from 1869. Damaged by artillery fire in 1945.
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Building constructed by Rakytovce residents through voluntary labour over 1,513 brigade hours.
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Classicist manor house from the late 18th century, known locally as the "castle". Former seat of the Rakytovce landlords.
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Open-air amphitheatre on the site of the former Josef mine pump. Cultural centre of Rakytovce.
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Traditional roadside cross — a silent witness to the lives of several generations of Rakytovce residents.
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Remnant of the oldest religious structure in the village. The original wooden bell tower converted into a mortuary chapel.
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Former water mill on the Rakytovce stream, documented in Josephine mapping (1769–1784).
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Brown coal mining with the Josef shaft reaching 120 metres deep. The cable railway ran over Krásny vršok.
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Limestone deposit on Kečka hill (496 m above sea level). Stone was used for road construction and the regulation of the Hron river.
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Memento of the liberation of Rakytovce on 21 March 1945. Inscription left by Soviet soldiers on house No. 35.
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Named after the village’s mining history
Official documents of the district under Act 211/2000.
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