Sacral monuments and pilgrimage sites Šindliar

In the east of Slovakia, in the town of Spišské Podhradie, lies its separate part named Spišská Kapitula. From a distance, you will notice the massive Katedrála svätého Martina. This monumental building from the first third of the 13th century is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Not only history lovers or people seeking spiritual renewal will find what they are looking for here.

This Romanesque-Gothic building features two towering spires. Inside, you can find stunning Gothic altars, statues, tomb slabs, bells, or frescoes dating back to 1317 depicting the coronation of King Charles Robert. These are very rare pieces. You also will not miss the oldest Romanesque sculpture in Slovakia, Leo Albus.

Katedrála svätého Martina in Spišská Kapitula will offer you a perfect spiritual experience. In addition to visiting the cathedral from Tuesday to Sunday, you can also attend a religious service. The singing echoing through the spaces of this gigantic structure will delight your ears and soul. Upon request, a tour can be arranged for an organized group. You can choose a basic route with a guided commentary, or without one. It consists of the ground floor of the cathedral and the south sacristy. During the summer months, you can find a bit more information in the extended route, where you will see everything from the basic route plus the upper floor of the cathedral, which houses the canonical library, the archaeological exposition of the cathedral, and the westwork - the royal chapel (Leo Albus White Lion).

From a distance, you will see the silhouette of Katedrála svätého Martina as well as Spišský hrad. Plan a trip to these two interesting attractions of Spiš. Keep in mind, however, that perhaps thanks to accommodation near Katedrála sv. Martina in Spišskom Podhradie, you will soak up an amazing atmosphere. It is an environment where you can feel the antiquity of a sacred place and even a fortified one.

You can reach the cathedral from several directions, with a highway exit right in Spišské Podhradie. Do not miss the aforementioned largest castle fortress in Central Europe, Spišský hrad. In the summer season, potters here will convince you to make your own ceramics. A unique winter experience is provided by the exceptional Lesná sauna in Spišský Hrhov. However, the effects of saunas are beneficial for the body in every season.

If you stay at a cottage in Spišské Podhradie, you will certainly be close to Ranč Fah as well. You can indulge in sunsets with a glass of wine in hand in a guesthouse room in Spišské Podhradie. We know that the friendly approach of accommodation providers and comfortable rooms in any property guarantee a perfect feeling during your stay. The best accommodation in Spišské Podhradie can only be found with us.

You do not have to belong to a group of strongly devout Christians to visit the Ľutinská hora pilgrimage site. Crowds of tourists regularly flow into this location to honor the site of the apparition of Saint Nicholas, who appeared right here in 1851 to a poor girl, Zuzana Fekete. Ľutinská hora is a sought-after location for tourists behind the village of Ľutina, and the most visited pilgrimage of Greek Catholic believers in Slovakia takes place here every year.

Just 800 m from Ľutinská hora, visitors will find the Bazilika Zosnutia Presvätej Bohorodičky. The beautiful grounds of this sacred building will enchant you with their charm. You will find a total of 4 chapels in it. The Kaplnka Zjavenia Sv. Mikuláša was built in 1930 on the site of a drinking water spring. It was right here that Saint Nicholas spoke to Zuzana Fekete and asked her to have a cross built next to the spring. Priests regularly bless the water from the spring during liturgical rites. The water reportedly has healing effects on various skin and eye problems and has already helped many people. With the help of an underground pipe, it is led from the spring location to the second chapel, Kaplnka Sv. Kríža, where you can draw it into your own containers.

The history of the Kaplnka Zosnutia Presvätej Bohorodičky is also interesting. After the approval of the apparition of Saint Nicholas to Zuzana Fekete by a letter from the Bishop of Prešov, Jozef Gaganec, in 1853, local believers traveled through Vienna, Buda, Transylvania, and Subcarpathia to spread the news of the apparition of Saint Nicholas and collect funds for the construction of the chapel. Pilgrims from Hungary, Transylvania, and Galicia began arriving at the site, bringing stones from which the chapel and the retaining wall were subsequently built. It was completed in 1854. In 1878, both the Kaplnka Sv. Anny and the Kaplnka Sv. Kríža were completed.

On the grounds of this pilgrimage site, there is also the Dom Mikuláša Klimčáka, which serves for spiritual gatherings. At the same time, it houses a permanent exhibition of artworks by Slovak and foreign painters. The well-maintained Záhrada Sv. Bohorodičky also has a spiritual charm, where you can pray the rosary or simply take a walk and enjoy the beautiful views. When you are at this place, definitely do not miss the Miniskanzen drevených chrámov. You will find very interesting, mostly Greek Catholic wooden churches built on a 1:10 scale.

After the spiritual experience from this place, we recommend taking a moment to quiet down. If you feel like exploring the surroundings and are interested in other attractions, you can choose truly interesting places. Tourists will appreciate the opportunity to put on their hiking boots and embark on an easy hike to Hanigovský hrad. Several hiking trails lead to it. From its top, you can see the village of Hanigovce and its surroundings. In the summer season, you can fully enjoy water fun thanks to AQUApark Lipany. Anglers will be pleased with the opportunity to fish at Rožkovianske rybníky.

Slightly tired, but enriched with new experiences, you do not have to return home immediately. Feel free to stay here for a longer period. It is a good idea to book accommodation near Ľutinská hora in advance. From the wide range of accommodation facilities in Ľutina, we can recommend all of them. They are highly rated by clients who have already stayed with accommodation providers thanks to bookings through our portal. Are you already pondering cozy apartments or rather cottages and chalets?