Beste bezienswaardigheden in Kežmarok

Kežmarok Essentials

Kežmarok features a diverse architectural landscape centered around its UNESCO-listed wooden articular church, built without a single metal nail. The historical core includes the Late Gothic Basilica of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and the Renaissance-style town castle, which now houses regional museum collections. Nearby, the Strážky Mansion showcases a blend of Renaissance architecture and English-style parkland, while the 19th-century New Evangelical Church stands out with its distinct eclectic design and vibrant red exterior.

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Wooden Articular Church

The Articular church in Kežmarok is a wooden church in Kežmarok, Slovakia.

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Basilica of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

The Basilica minor of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a Late Gothic three-nave Catholic church located in the town of Kežmarok in the…

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Strážky Mansion

Strážky Mansion is part of the Spiš region and is owned by the Slovak National Gallery since 1972 after the death of its last owner.

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Kežmarský Castle

Kežmarský Castle is an only preserved castle in this region and first documents of its existence come from the 15th century.

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New Evangelical Church

New Evangelical Church was built in the 19th century. It's strange look comes from the plans of architect Teofil Hansen which were meant for…

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Radnica

Originally built in 1461, this Classicist town hall stands in the center of the main square. Following several fires, it was reconstructed in 1799 and 1822, resulting in its current architectural appearance featuring a prominent clock tower.

Múzeum bytovej kultúry

Located in a historic burgher house, this museum showcases the lifestyle and interior design of the Spiš region from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The collection features historical furniture, clocks, and decorative arts belonging to local noble and middle-class families.