St. James, Levoča, Gothic church building in Levoča, Slovakia.
The church contains numerous religious artworks, including twelve medieval Gothic wing altars, intricately decorated stone carvings, and wall paintings from different periods.
The construction started between 1307 and 1342 during the reign of Hungarian king Charles Robert, replacing an older Romanesque church that no longer met town needs.
The interior features the tallest Gothic altar in the world, measuring 18.62 meters in height, created by Master Pavol during the early 16th century.
The church opens its doors to visitors who can examine medieval frescoes, Renaissance tombs, and ecclesiastical treasures including chalices and monstrances.
The church preserves twelve original Gothic altars in their initial positions, a characteristic shared only with the church in Bardejov within Slovakia.
Location: Levoča
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Gothic art, Gothic architecture
Made from material: brick
Website: http://rkc.levoca.sk/k_jakub.html
GPS coordinates: 49.02586,20.58966
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
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