Church of Saint-Francis of Assisi

This wooden church features Gothic architectural elements with horizontally laid logs joined at corners, forming a rectangular nave and polygonal chancel topped by a single ridgeline roof.

Constructed between 1499 and 1500, this church represents the oldest wooden ecclesiastical structure in Slovakia and survived multiple religious transitions during the Reformation and Counter-Reformation periods.

The church contains valuable Gothic wall paintings from 1655 and 1805 depicting biblical scenes, alongside a late-Gothic triptych and panel paintings portraying St. Francis of Assisi and other religious figures.

Visitors can explore the church on weekdays from 8:30 to 17:00, Saturdays from 9:00 to 17:00, and Sundays from 13:30 to 17:30, with tourist information available through the Bardejov Tourist Information Office.

As part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, this church represents one of eight wooden churches in the Slovak Carpathians recognized for their exceptional medieval carpentry techniques and cultural significance.

Location: Hervartov

Inception: 16 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Made from material: wood

Part of: wooden churches of the Slovak Carpathians

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00 , Saturday 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 13:30-17:30

GPS coordinates: 49.24667,21.20361

Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:18