The Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of Carpathian Mountain were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2008. This site consist of two Roman Catholic, three Protestant and three Greek Orthodox churches built between the 16th and 18th centuries.
The Roman Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Hervatov is the oldest and best-preserved wooden church in Slovakia.
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Wooden church of St. Francis of Assisi has been in the heart of the village since the 15th century. The charming sacred building is made of red spruce and was built under the influence of Gothic style.
Every visitor who enters the church is first captivated by the rich paintings with figural and plant motifs. The center of the church is the main altar depicting the Virgin Mary, St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Barbara. The most valuable artistic and historical monuments include the figural motifs of Adam and Eve in Paradise, Fight of St. George with the dragon and the Parable of the wise and foolish virgins. - in: https://www.kamnavylet.sk
Every visitor who enters the church is first captivated by the rich paintings with figural and plant motifs. The center of the church is the main altar depicting the Virgin Mary, St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Barbara. The most valuable artistic and historical monuments include the figural motifs of Adam and Eve in Paradise, Fight of St. George with the dragon and the Parable of the wise and foolish virgins. - in: https://www.kamnavylet.sk