Lamač

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Lamač
Borough
Coat of arms
Country Slovakia
Region Bratislava
District Bratislava IV
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Area 6.542 km2 (2.526 sq mi)
Population 6,544
Density 1,000 / km2 (2,590 / sq mi)
Postal code 841 03
Area code +421-02
Car plate BA, BL
Location of Lamač in Slovakia
Location of Lamač in Slovakia
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Lamač is the smallest borough of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, lying in the northern part of the city. Part of the Bratislava IV district, Lamač is home to approximately 7 thousand inhabitants. Until 1946, Lamač was a small independent village, but it was incorporated into the city Bratislava. In the past, Lamač was known for its vineyards and as an agricultural and fruit supplier for Bratislava's markets.

The dominant features of Lamač include the Church of Saint Margita, the Chapel of Saint Rozalia and the Memorial to soldiers killed in The First World War. Lamač is accessible by the public transport system of Bratislava. The borough also features the Bratislava Lamač railway station.

Location

Lamač borders Dúbravka to the south-east, Devínska Nová Ves to the west, Záhorská Bystrica to the north and Rača to the east, separated by the Pezinok Carpathians.

Division

Lamač is unofficially divided into two local parts: Rázsochy and Podháj.

History

The first written record of the German settlement dates to 1240. The German village was destroyed during the first siege of Vienna by Turkish troops. Croats fleeing from the Ottomans in the south settled this area in the 16th century. The final battle of the Austro-Prussian War took place on 22 July 1866 during which the Prussians burned down the village.

Education

Lamač features one public elementary school and kindergarten, MŠ and ZŠ Heyrovského Street and one private elementary school and kindergarten Súkromná základná škola s materskou školou Heyrovského 2 also at Heyrovského Street.

Sports

Lamač features a swimming pool Kúpalisko Lamač at Pod násypom Street, a winter stadium Ice arena at Borinská Street containing ice hockey stadium and curling rink, soccer playing field Futbalové ihrisko FK Lamač at Na barine Street and a multi-purpose sports hall at Na barine Street.

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