The most beautiful religious buildings Slovakia

The region of northeastern Slovakia is known for its Eastern wooden ritual churches scattered in picturesque villages located in the mountains of the Carpathian Arc. One of these buildings is the Greek-Catholic Church of the Ascension of the Blessed Virgin in Hunkovce. Built at the end of the 18th century, this charming building stands in the shade of old trees in the centre of the village, surrounded by a small cemetery with interesting carved crosses.

This medieval Gothic building with three naves and the 76-metre high tower is a true museum of Slovak religious art. Inside, there are 11 wooden altars of the th and th centuries, whose altar dedicated to Saint Barbara is attributed to the master Paul de Levoča. The main altar, carved in 1888, is immense and dominated by a Christ crucified in a very surprising suspension. The baptismal font is a fine example of the mixture between Protestant and Catholic heritages.

In the heart of Košice's central square, it stands out with its gallery bell tower, polychrome roof, north door decorated with a bas-relief illustrating the Last Judgment and the life of St. Elizabeth. Attention should also be paid to the Gothic frescoes, the sculptures of the 15th century master Štefan, not to mention the altarpieces with shutters. It is also famous for its 1477 sundial, and its amazing gargoyle depicting a drunk woman with a glass in her hand.