Veľké Bielice Explained

Veľké Bielice
Settlement Type:Village
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Slovakia
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Trenčín
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Partizánske
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1078
Area Total Km2:27.788
Population As Of:2010-01-01
Population Total:2139
Population Density Km2:auto
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:958 04
Area Code:+421-38
Blank Name:Car plate
Blank Info:PE
Website:http://www.partizanske.sk/mestske-casti.phtml?id3=21795

Veľké Bielice is a part of the town and municipality of Partizánske in Partizánske District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia. It is well known for its football clubs, that have been active for over 60 years. The village also has rich cultural life with folk bands and various drama clubs. Romano-catholic church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary situated here was built between 1723 – 1759, but historians suspect it was already built on different location in the 14th century. Nowadays church is part of Bielice's cemetery.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1078. In 1386 Bielice became personal property of Forgáč family. From 1884 the village became during 12 years an important traffic hub thanks to establishment of railway. The village became part of Partizanske district in 1976.

Geography

Veľké Bielice sits north-east from the town of Topolcany by the river Nitrica. It has a population of about 1,983 people.

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