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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Námestie Štefana Moyzesa, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Slovakia

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Dusan Bobot (14 months 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 (14 months 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 .❤️
Michal Monroe-Beres (14 months ago)
Beautiful peaceful place.
Michal S (17 months ago)
Beautiful place
Marek Leskovjansky (3 years ago)
nice
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