Tourist attractions in Slovakia
Ondavská Highlands (Ondavská vrchovina), sacral monuments and pilgrimage sites
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CHURCH OF ST EGIDIUS - BARDEJOV
Bardejov (area: Ondavská Highlands, region: Saris)
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 contains many valuable details and artistic works. In the set of 11 Late Gothic wing altars...