Church of All Saints of Tvrdošín explained

Church of All Saints
Native Name:Kostol Všetkých svätých
Year Completed:15th century
Heritage Designation:UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008
Map Type:Slovakia

Church of All Saints is a Roman Catholic situated in the city of Tvrdošín.

History

The church was constructed in 15th century, some sources claim the construction date around the end of 14th century . It was reconstructed in renaissance style in the 17th century.

On July 7, 2008, the church along with seven other monuments was declared UNESCO world heritage site under the name "Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of the Carpathian Mountain Area".[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of the Carpathian Mountain Area. Centre. UNESCO World Heritage. whc.unesco.org. en. 2017-05-13.