The Church of the Assumption

Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

The Parish Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary built in the Romanesque and Gothic styles contains precious Gothic altars and sculptures. One of the altars was carved by the famous Master Paul of Levoča. The church was built in the 13th century. It is still surrounded by remnants of its ancient cemetery.

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Religious sites in Slovakia

Address

Námestie Štefana Moyzesa, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Slovakia

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Rado Paulovic (16 months ago)
Finally more accessible for tourists! The wooden altar made by Master Paul from Levoča is a gem.

Lela A. (2 years ago)
Beautiful medieval church, inside and out!

Piotr Garbacz (5 years ago)
very nice

Dusan Bobot (6 years ago)
Tu ma pokrstili. Prvý krát som tu projímal. Aj birmo al. Aj sa ženil. Mam to tu rád. Je to najhonosnejší kostol v Banskej Bystrici.

Erika Smädová (6 years ago)
Keď vstúpim dnu pocítim silný závan viery a obdivu k umeniu našich predkov.Vidim tie stotisíce veriacich, ktorí tu kľačali predomnou.Ďakujme za takýto svätostánok a nedajme si vieru v Boha nikdy zobrať .❤️

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