Chminianska Nová Ves, national cultural monuments

Greek Catholic Church of St. Luke the Evangelist from 1727 in the village Brezany, district Prešov is a historic wooden sacral building in Slovakia. Restoration of the church was made in the second half of the 18th century. It is currently also a branch of the Roman Catholic parish in nearby Bajerov. From an architectural point of view it regards as an atypical three-part log-house with a strong influence of Gothic Roman Catholic religious architecture. The windows are made by deep cuts in two adjacent beams. Glazed opening is provided with a simple iron grate. Baroque iconostasis dates from...

The Csáky-Dezsőfi Palace is a discreet urban gem in Košice’s historic center. Its refined façade, ornate cornices, and tall windows reveal a former aristocratic residence that today makes for a charming stop on a stroll between Hlavná Street and the surrounding lanes. The palace exudes old-world ambience—notice the balanced courtyard, subtle ornaments, and crafted portals. With cafés, galleries, and other landmarks nearby, it’s easy to pair your visit with a relaxed city walk.

The Rodošto House is a unique historical monument in the center of Košice, commemorating the exile of the famous Transylvanian prince Francis II Rákóczi. The building is a faithful replica of his house in exile in the Turkish city of Tekirdağ (formerly Rodošto) and is part of the East Slovak Museum complex. Visitors can explore Rákóczi’s life and legacy, view period exhibitions, and gain a deeper understanding of the anti-Habsburg uprisings. It is a remarkable place connecting Slovak, Hungarian,...

The Barkóczy Palace in Košice is one of the city’s most important Baroque monuments. Built in the second half of the 18th century for Archbishop Ferenc Barkóczy of Esztergom, it still impresses with its elegant architecture and richly decorated façade. Located in the historic center near Hlavná Street, the palace adds a touch of nobility to the row of aristocratic residences and sacred buildings. Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of past centuries while strolling around the palace, which...

The St. Elisabeth Cathedral is a Gothic cathedral in Košice. It is Slovakia's biggest church. The record on the existence of Košice dating from 1230 in connected with that on the existence of the rectory church. In the process of the settlement's transformation from a rural community into a town, all its periods of success and failures had been reflected on St. Elizabeth's Cathedral. According to historic data the present-day cathedral was built on the site of an edifice of older...

National  Cultural Monument,  this building  is unique in Slovakia, it combined  elements  of  the Early-Renaissance typical  for areas north of  Alps with the fading  out of  Late-Gothic artistic  and architectural  details. The high stepped gables and pitched roofs, as well as the  staircase  oriels  are  unique  and  characterize  the two-storeyed block-like building of the former Town Hall located in the  middle of the square. It  was the headquarters of the town council,...

The most important monument on the principal  square in Bardejov  inscribed in  the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage, is the parish church of St Egidius standing in its northern part. Its construction started at the beginning of the 15th century probably at the site of the Cistercian monastery. It was conceived as a majestic Gothic basilica with three naves. The main nave and the church as a whole were finished in the years 1513-1518. The generally simple architecture of the...

Church of St. James in Levoča, originally in gothic style, is the second largest church in Slovakia, national monument and a building of a particular art-historical significance. Originally the church from around the year 1280 stands on its place. The current church was built from the first third of the 14th century. The church was modified at the end of the 15th and early 16th century, partly in the 17th century. In the temple you will find the ornamental late-Gothic painting, several frescoes...