OBEC TURANY

The village Turany is located in the south foothill of Malá Fatra Mountains, on the right bank of the Váh River.
The highest peak of Turiec region dominates the village - Veľký Fatranský Kriváň - 1709 m. The village lies in the 400 m altitude. The first-class road in direction Žilina - Tatry and the railway Košice - Žilina pass through it. The first written mention of the village comes from 1268. It is the former royal town owning the right of Krupina. The oldest building is the Roman- Catholic church of St. Gal from the 14th century. The local museum has been built in the village. The holiday resort Trusalová  with the camping site and bungalowssupporting the tourist trade are located in the protection area of the National Park of Malá Fatra. The artist M. A. Bazovský is the best known native.