The Church of the Assumption

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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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Address
Námestie Štefana Moyzesa, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

Established
13th century

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