St. Nicholas Church

Hlavná, Slovakia

St. Nicholas church from the mid-14th century dominates the Prešov cityscape with tall tower reconstructed in Gothic style. The construction of the church was finished in 1515. Despite of repeated modifications and fire in 1788 many Gothic elements have been preserved in its architecture. The Gothic and Baroque styles alternate on the main altar of St Nicholas from 1696. Statues of angels from the beginning of the 16th century were made in workshop of Master Pavol of Levoča.

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Hlavná 141, Hlavná, Slovakia
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Slovakia

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Zeljko Cizic (5 years ago)
You should climb to the top. Beautiful view. Super
Pavol Grohol (5 years ago)
Beautiful place
Jaroslav Tall (5 years ago)
Nice co-cathedral catholic church
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