St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia.
The cathedral stands with dual towers crowned by onion-shaped domes, featuring a main entrance framed by four Tuscan columns at Slovak National Uprising Square.
The construction started in 1702 by Jesuits on the site of Oberhaus, which burned during the 1526 uprising, and the cathedral received consecration in 1715.
The interior displays a central altar with an 1829 painting of St Francis Xavier, and the architecture mirrors the design of Il Gesù church in Rome.
The cathedral maintains regular worship services at Námestie SNP 27 in Banská Bystrica and functions as the principal church of the Roman Catholic Diocese.
The cathedral received a new pipe organ installation in 2003, which enhanced the building's natural acoustics for both religious services and musical performances.
Location: District of Banská Bystrica
GPS coordinates: 48.73548,19.14643
Latest update: April 2, 2025 11:57
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