Assumption of Mary Church

Rožňava, Slovakia

Assumption of Mary Church or the Rožňava Cathedral was built in 1304 and remodeled during the 15th and 16th centuries. During the 16th and 17th century the church was owned by Catholics and Protestants. With the establishment of the episcopal office in Roznava, the church became the cathedral. Subsequently extensive interior modifications were done. In 1836 the southern aisle was changed to the Chapel of Saint Neita, whose relics were brought here from Rome.

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Founded: 1304
Category: Religious sites in Slovakia

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Maria Černáková (3 years ago)
The beautiful Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rožňava is a bit away from the central square, but it is worth looking for it and enjoying the beautiful altars and teachings.
huguette schertz (3 years ago)
Magnificent stained glass window of the Archangel St Michael so dear to the French people
Vladimír Šága (4 years ago)
Amen
lubomir prelec (4 years ago)
Veľmi pekná pamiatka.
Martin Martin (5 years ago)
Dôležitá pamiatka, ktorá je otvorená iba počas omše... A to je tragicky málo...
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