Benches in Čremošno

Benches in Čremošný. In the southern part of the Turiec region, only five kilometres east of Turčianske Teplice, behind the outcrops of the Veľká Fatra and Kremnické vrchy mountains, lies the formerly serf village of Čremošné, now a mountain village. The houses in the village are scattered on a gentle slope at an altitude of about six hundred metres. The village was founded on a deforested area full of beech and spruce forests. In the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries there were gold mines in the area. German colonizers from the mining town of Kremnica came to the area, which belonged to the Háj estate, at that time. The village was first mentioned in 1340 in a deed of gift from King Charles Róbert under the name Polun, which means Polana. Later, in 1398, it is referred to as Chermozna, which may be related to the Slavic term chremcha, i.e. a plant with a penetrating scent. On the old municipal seal and since 1736 also in the coat of arms there is a moss tree on a green arbor. This symbol is a reminder of the logging occupation of the original inhabitants. The name of the village gradually changed until in 1927 it got its present form - Čremošné. In the past, the village belonged to the noble family of the Háj family from the neighbouring village of Háj. After their extinction in 1493, several owners changed. It was not until 1532 that Čremošné became part of the property of the town of Kremnica. This state lasted until 1948, when it was nationalised. The village also included isolated villages and settlements called Bartoška, Medzo Štvosy, Okladiská and later also a part near the railway station. According to older records, the local inhabitants were engaged in carpentry, lime and charcoal burning, weaving, milling and farming. The mill in the village operated until 1920. Today, remnants of traditional folk architecture can be seen in Čremošno, which harmoniously blend in with the beautiful surrounding nature. Below and above the village are the Malé and Veľké Čremošnianské lazy - grassy ridges with a magnificent view to all sides of the world. For southern Turiec, and especially for Turčianske Teplice, the village of Čremošné is an ideal starting point for hiking towards the ridges and valleys of the south-western part of Veľká Fatra. Hikers and visitors to the village will surely enjoy the resting place at the firehouse from 1901. The romantic corner is formed by a small stream, a well and a wooden bench. A few metres further on you will find two more benches with a table in the middle. The whole place breathes the peaceful atmosphere of this unique village. The beautiful nature, clean air and hospitable inhabitants of Čremošný inspired artists Michal Nemček and Petr Ondra to capture this picturesque corner of Slovakia in their paintings and pen drawings.