History of Čičmany: The village is located in North Slovakia in the Zilina Region and it is known as the first folk architecture reserve in the world (founded in 1977). The name is derived from a Slovak word čičman (a lumberjack who makes a noise during the work). source This town is famous for its timbered houses with ridge roofs and the white patterns painted on the walls of the houses to decorate them. First written records of this village date back to year 1272. What to d