Hadviga (German: Hedwig) is an abandoned settlement in Brieštie in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.

Hadviga
abandoned settlement
Belfry
Hadviga Location of Hadviga in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°54′N 18°42′E
Country	Slovakia
Region	Žilina
District	Turčianske Teplice
Postal code	038 22
Car plate	TR

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1392. It was named after founder's wife. The village belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.[1]

Demography

The settlement is currently uninhabitated and serves solely a recreational purpose.[2]

References

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