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Levoča Essentials

Levoča is a remarkably preserved medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage site. This list highlights its central square, home to the Basilica of St. James and its 18.6-meter-high wooden altar—the world's tallest. Discover the Renaissance Old Town Hall, the 16th-century Cage of Shame, and the life of woodcarver Master Paul in his former residence. The collection also includes the pilgrimage basilica on Mariánska hora and the Spiš Museum’s art collections housed in historic burgher homes.

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Basilica of St. James, Levoča

The Basilica of St. James is a Gothic church in Levoča, Prešovský kraj, Slovakia. Building began in the 14th century.

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Bazilika Navštívenia Panny Márie

Located on Mariánska hora, this neo-Gothic basilica is one of Slovakia's oldest and most significant pilgrimage sites, with history dating back to the 13th century.

Renesančná Radnica

A 15th-century building reconstructed in Renaissance style after fires in 1550 and 1599. It features distinctive arcades, a bell tower, and historical allegorical paintings on the facade.

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Cage of Shame

A 16th-century wrought-iron cage located in the main square, historically used for the public humiliation and punishment of individuals who violated local laws or social norms.

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Radnica

The historic Town Hall now serves as the Spiš Museum, featuring exhibits on the town's history, local guilds, and the legend of the White Lady of Levoča.

Dom Majstra Pavla

A museum located in the former residence of Master Paul, the late-Gothic woodcarver. It displays tools, documents, and reproductions of his most famous works, including the St. James altar.

Kláštor minoritov

A 14th-century monastery complex featuring a Gothic church with Baroque modifications. It is notable for its rare medieval frescoes and well-preserved internal cloisters.

Múzeum výtvarnej kultúry na Spiši

Housed in a Renaissance burgher house on the main square, this gallery displays fine art, period furniture, and decorative objects representing the cultural history of the Spiš region.