Rajecká Lesná



Rajecká Lesná is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1474. Rajecka Lesna has been a place of pilgrimage since the 15th century. The greatest pilgrimage takes place on September 8th, the feast of Virgin Mary's Nativity.

Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 513 metres and covers an area of 39.264km². It has a population of about 1300 people.