Religious Heritage

Bardejov’s spiritual landscape is anchored by the UNESCO-listed Basilica of St. Giles, renowned for its eleven Gothic winged altars. The town’s history is further shaped by the Franciscan monastery complex and the Jewish Suburbia, which includes the Old Synagogue and Beth HaMidrash. Beyond the Roman Catholic and Jewish sites, this collection features Greek Catholic churches and the Neoclassical Evangelical church, reflecting the multi-confessional heritage of this medieval royal town and its surrounding Calvary hill.

Basilica of St Giles

Basilica of St Giles in Bardejov, Slovakia, is a Gothic sacral building, which is situated in the northern part of the Town-Hall square.

sv. Jána Krstiteľa

Roman Catholic church forming part of the Franciscan monastery complex, featuring a blend of Gothic foundations and later Baroque modifications.

Františkánsky kláštor

A 15th-century Franciscan monastery situated near the town walls, historically connected to the adjacent Church of St. John the Baptist.

sv. Petra a Pavla

An eclectic-style Greek Catholic church constructed between 1901 and 1902, located just outside the historical town center.

Dom zhromaždenia

Also known as the Beth HaMidrash, this building is a key component of the UNESCO-listed Jewish Suburbia, historically used for communal study and prayer.

Synagóga Chevra Bikur Cholim

A well-preserved synagogue featuring original interior wall paintings, traditional wooden furniture, and a study room.

Kalvársky kostol sv. Kríža

A 19th-century church situated at the summit of the Calvary hill, serving as the final station of the local Way of the Cross.

Evanjelický kostol

A Neoclassical Lutheran church built between 1792 and 1808 following the Patent of Toleration, featuring a simple facade and historicist interior.

Ochrany Presvätej Bohorodičky

Greek Catholic church located in the Zlaté district, serving as a place of worship for the Eastern Rite.

svätého Mikuláša

Greek Catholic church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, situated in the northern outskirts of the Bardejov area.