Historic Churches & Religious Sites

Banská Štiavnica’s religious landscape is defined by its architectural diversity, ranging from the Romanesque foundations of the Church of the Assumption to the complex Baroque Calvary. This collection features significant Roman Catholic sites, including the uniquely situated Gothic Church of St. Mary of the Snows and the distinct chapels of the town's prominent pilgrimage hill. These structures reflect the spiritual history of this former mining center, showcasing ornate interior frescoes and historical links to the region's social welfare and mining traditions.

Kostol Nanebovzatia Panny Márie

Originally a three-nave Romanesque basilica from the 13th century, this former parish church underwent significant Gothic and Baroque reconstructions. It stands as one of the oldest and largest religious buildings in the town.

Kostol sv. Jozefa

Roman Catholic church located in the historic mining settlement of Štiavnické Bane.

Kostol sv. Jána Krstiteľa

Located in the village of Ilija, this church is notable for its preserved Romanesque portal and medieval foundations dating back to the 13th century.

Kostol Panny Márie Snežnej

Also known as the Frauenberg Church, this late-Gothic structure was built in the 16th century. It originally served as a cemetery church and features a wheelchair-accessible interior.

Kostol sv. Joachima a Anny

A Roman Catholic church serving the community in the nearby mining area of Štiavnické Bane.

Kostol sv. Kríža

The Upper Church of the Banská Štiavnica Calvary, this Baroque structure sits at the peak of Scharffenberg hill and contains significant 18th-century frescoes.

Kostol svätej Alžbety

A small Gothic church built in the 14th century. It was originally part of a local hospital complex serving the mining community.

Sedembolestnej Panny Márie

Roman Catholic church located in the nearby village of Podhorie.

Svätý hrob

The Holy Sepulchre chapel, a key component of the Banská Štiavnica Calvary complex, modeled after the traditional site in Jerusalem.

Kaplnka Najsvätejšej Trojice

Known as the Middle Church of the Calvary, this Baroque chapel is a central stop on the pilgrimage route up Scharffenberg hill.

Kaplnka sv. Ondreja

Small Roman Catholic chapel situated in the Štiavnické Bane area.

svätého Egídia

Historic Roman Catholic church located in the village of Ilija.

sv. Jána Evanjelistu

Roman Catholic church located in the village of Banská Belá.

Kaplnka Jergištôlňa

A small mining chapel reflecting the historical connection between religious devotion and the local mining industry.