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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Address

Betliarska 3, Rožňava, Slovakia

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Details

Founded: 1304
Category: Religious sites in Slovakia

More Information

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Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Gabriel Kerekeš (5 months ago)
The oldest cultural monument in Rožňava is a Gothic church from the end of the 13th century, which underwent extensive reconstruction at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries, and in 1776 the church became a cathedral.

Štefan Orkuty (5 months ago)
Beautiful and very unique church full of astonishing art and architecture. Also cathedral of local bishop. With unique corpus of st. Neitus.

Maria Černáková (4 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 (4 years ago)
Magnificent stained glass window of the Archangel St Michael so dear to the French people

Vladimír Šága (5 years ago)
Amen

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