2024

CRNGROB CHURCH

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels

The Church of the Annunciation (13th century) has undergone various transformations. It has many 15th century frescoes. Outside, a Passion of Christ (14th century) and a Saint Christopher (1464). Note: a 17th century bell and a neo-Gothic porch from the 19th century. The ensemble is truly prodigious and is one of the most charming little churches in the region. Crngrob was once an important pilgrimage site and the nave's capacity has been constantly increased over the centuries.

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2024

CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels

One of the most beautiful examples of Slovenian Gothic. The original church dates from the 13th century. Many changes were made in the following centuries. The three-nave hall choir was designed between 1521 and 1532 by Master Jurko of Škofja Loka. Sveta Nadelja (Holy Sunday) adorns the facade near the entrance. This representation is the work of John of Ljubljana (1460); it depicts the holy day of the good Christian. Many frescos. The church has the largest golden altar in Slovenia, designed by Jurij Karnos (1652).

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