Rajecká Lesná

Rajecká Lesná is a village located in Rajecká dolina valley. It was made famous through the attraction in the form of wooden Bethlehem. It is the largest Bethlehem scene in Slovakia. This important work was created by local wood carver and includes a number of  objects of famous slovak buildings such as Bratislava Castle, Košice cathedral and other buildings. Moreover, the work is rich in moving mechanical pieces and thus it is possible to watch mill-wheel turning, or the number of craftsmen figures in motion.