Wooden church – the oldest
THE OLDEST WOODEN CHURCHThe oldest wooden church in Slovakia, a national cultural monument, is situated in the village of Hervartov (the district of Bardejov). The Roman-Catholic Gothic Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built about 1500. Its belfry was built later.
The stately wooden church with a polygonal presbytery, longitudinal aisle, and main tower is surrounded by a reconstructed wall. The construction is built from precious yew wood.
It was originally decorated by simple ornamental paintings, which are partly preserved in the sanctuary. Originally painted Gothic panes are situated on the site of the altar. In 1665, the number of extremely interesting late-Renaissance wall paintings with Latin citations and dates increased. They present motifs of clever and foolish maidens, Adam and Eve, and St. George large compositions.
The church, along with 26 other wooden churches in eastern Slovakia, represents a unique collection of wooden ecclesiastical buildings.
Posledná editácia: 2009-11-29
