Church of All Saints of Tvrdošín
| Church of All Saints | |
|---|---|
| Kostol Všetkých svätých | |
 Church of All Saints of Tvrdošín | |
  Shown within Slovakia | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | Tvrdošín |
| Geographic coordinates | 49°20′12″N 19°33′33″E / 49.336667°N 19.559167°E |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Region | Žilina |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Heritage designation | UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008 |
| Leadership | Roman Catholic Diocese of Spiš |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Completed | 15th century |
Church of All Saints is a Roman Catholic situated in the city of Tvrdošín.
History
The church was constructed in 15th century, some sources claim the construction date around the end of 14th century . It was reconstructed in renaissance style in the 17th century.
On July 7, 2008, the church along with seven other monuments was declared UNESCO world heritage site under the name "Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of the Carpathian Mountain Area".[1]
References
- ↑ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of the Carpathian Mountain Area". whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 2017-05-13.
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