Červenica
Červenica is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1427. Until the 19th century its mines were the only source of precious opal available to Europeans.
Points of interests
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 466 metres and covers an area of 17.8 km². It has a population of about 765 people.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1895 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1773-1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1895 (parish B)
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Coordinates: 48°53′N 21°27′E / 48.883°N 21.450°E
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