The most beautiful places of Levoča Hills
To nejlepší z Levočských vrchů
Surprisingly, the little known Levočské vrchy microregion offers some of Slovakia's best. Relatively low attendance is mainly due to the fact that it is adjacent to the most visited parts of Slovakia at all – the High Tatras and the Slovak Paradise. Let's take a look at the most beautiful places of Levoča Hills, which are worth a visit.
Spiš Castle
The largest castle in Slovakia
It is the largest castle in Slovakia. Since 1993 it has been listed at UNESCO. It is located about 1.5 km east of Spišské Podhradí. Construction commenced during the 12th century. In 1241, as one of the few castles, he resisted the Tatar invaders. After this act the castle received further modifications to strengthen the fortifications. Today it is the largest castle ruin in Central Europe. continue reading
Levoča
The most beautiful historical city of Slovakia
Levoča is a relatively small town, roughly only 15,000 inhabitants, but it has a very valuable historical center. The most famous building is the church of St. Jacob in which there is a unique wooden Gothic altar – the highest in the world. Right next to the beautiful town hall. The square is surrounded by picturesque Renaissance houses continue reading
Kežmarok
The most beautiful city of Spiš
The historic town of Kežmarok is located in the valley of the Poprad River between the High Tatras and the Levočské Hills. Among the most remarkable monuments are the Holy Trinity Church, belonging to the so-called articulated churches, which could be built only from wood. There is also a nice castle – the chateau, the town hall and the red evangelical church. continue reading
Spišská Kapitula
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Spišská Kapitula together with Spiš castle were in 1993 registered in UNESCO. Located in Spišské podhradie on a hill. Its dominant feature is the late Romanesque cathedral of St. Martin from 1245 – 1273 with two towers. The cathedral contains an extremely valuable interior – Gothic altars, statues, tombstones, chalices, bells, etc. The frescoes from 1317 depict the coronation of the Hungarian King Charles Robert. continue reading
St. Mary's Basilica on Marianska Hora
Pilgrimage site above Levoča
The Basilica of Our Lady on the Marian Mountain above Levoča is one of the oldest and most famous pilgrimage sites in Slovakia. You can get here either by road or better along a cross road leading here from the city (in this case you will have to ascend 230 altitude meters). Even a record 650,000 people gathered for the pilgrimage in the presence of the Pope continue reading
Žehra
UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is located about 5 km southeast of Spišské Podhradie. It is an atypical church. A spirit that one can hardly confuse with another. Roman Catholic Church of St. The spirit from 1275, with frescoes from the 13th to the 15th century, has been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, together with the castle and the Spiš Chapter. continue reading
Dreveník
Rocky Town
It is a travertine cluster in the shape of a table mountain. It is a National Nature Reserve about 3 km southeast of Spišské Podhradie. It is the largest travertine territory in Slovakia. continue reading
Sivá Brada
National nature reservation
It is a remarkable place on the edge of Levoča Hills. There is a pilgrimage site and is located about 2 km west of Spišské Podhradí. It is an important place due to its small geysers. Some of them are very active and can blast to a height of 1 meter. This inconspicuous hill is one of the largest active Slovak travertine clusters. It is still alive and growing. continue reading
