Kostoly a sakrálne pamiatky na Slovensku

Historic Churches & Religious Sites

Slovakia's religious architecture spans centuries, featuring Gothic masterpieces like the Saint Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice and Saint Martin’s Cathedral in Bratislava. This collection highlights UNESCO-listed wooden articular churches in Kežmarok and Hronsek, built without metal nails during the Reformation. It also includes ancient Greek-Catholic wooden temples in eastern Slovakia and significant monastic complexes, such as the Benedictine monastery in Hronský Beňadik and the cliffside ruins of Veľká Skalka. These sites showcase a blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles, reflecting the country's diverse spiritual history.

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Saint Elisabeth Cathedral

The Cathedral of St. Elizabeth, also called Saint Elizabeth Cathedral, is a Gothic cathedral in Košice, Slovakia.

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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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Saint Martin's Cathedral

St Martin's Cathedral is a church in Bratislava, Slovakia, and the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Bratislava.

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Church of St. Elisabeth

The Church of St. Elizabeth, commonly known as Blue Church, is a Hungarian-Secessionist Catholic church located in the eastern part of the…

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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.

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Wooden Articular Church

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

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Church of Saint-Francis of Assisi

Church of Saint-Francis of Assisi is a Roman Catholic church situated in the village of Hervartov.

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Church of Saint-Nicolas of Bodružal

Church of Saint-Nicolas of Bodružal is a Greek-catholic church situated in the village of Bodružal.

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svätého Ducha

This 13th-century Roman Catholic church in Žehra is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its remarkably preserved medieval frescoes. The interior features rare Gothic wall paintings dating from the 13th to 15th centuries, while its exterior is characterized by a distinctive 18th-century onion-shaped dome.

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Church of Saint Nicolas of Ruská Bystrá

Church of Saint-Nicolas of Ruská Bystrá is a Greek-catholic church situated in the village of Ruská Bystrá.

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Church of Saint Michael the Archangel of Ladomirová

Church of Saint Michael the Archangel of Ladomirová is a Greek-catholic church situated in the village of Ladomirová.

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Hronsek Wooden Church

Wooden articular church of Hronsek is a Lutheran church situated in the village of Hronsek, in Slovakia.

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Wooden articular church of Leštiny

The wooden articular church of Leštiny is a Lutheran church in the village of Leštiny, Slovakia.

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Saint Nicholas Concathedral

Saint Nicholas Concathedral was built in the 14th century and despite the fire that struck in the 18th century, a vast part of the original…

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St. Nicolas Basilica

St. Nicolas Basilica was built in the 14th century on a place of important trade roads that crossed in Trnava and that might be the reason…

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St. John the Baptist Cathedral

St. John the Baptist Cathedral is one of the most significant historic monuments of Trnava, western Slovakia.

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Kláštor Veľká Skalka

As a part of Benedictine Monastery, Veľká Skalka was built around the 13th century.

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Benediktínsky kláštor

Founded in 1075, this is the second-oldest monastery in Slovakia. The complex features a prominent 14th-century Gothic church with a rare reliquary of the Holy Blood. Its fortified walls reflect its historical role as a defensive stronghold against Ottoman advances during the 16th century.