Church of St. Catherine, Banská Štiavnica, Late Gothic church in Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia.
St. Catherine's Church sits on a steep slope in the lower section of Holy Trinity Square and features an ornate stone baptistery along with star-shaped vault ceilings. The building displays late Gothic stonework and distinctive architectural details throughout its interior.
Construction began in 1488 following the town's destruction and reached final consecration in 1500. The challenging site became an architectural solution for rebuilding the severely damaged settlement.
The building served both Catholic and Lutheran congregations over time and became known as the 'Slovak Church' when worship in Slovak language started in 1658.
The church remains active as a place of worship in the town center and can be reached from several directions via medieval streets. The steep location means visitors should expect some challenging terrain when approaching from different angles.
The building lacks a conventional bell tower because of the slope's geological limits. This makes it notably different from other religious structures of its period.
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