Vyšný Orlík is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1414 and had various names throughout history such as Felsoodor (1907-1913) and later, Vyšný Orlík. The Greek Catholic church of the Accession of the Lord was established in 1793 and this village is predominantly Carpatho-Rusyn Greek Catholic.
A more detailed history with photographs can be found at....
Vyšný Orlík - The Carpathian Connection
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 283 metres and covers an area of 14.716 km2. It has a population of about 413 people.
References
External links
- Media related to Vyšný Orlík at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
