Levoča

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The ruins of Spiš Castle is one of the largest castle sites in Central Europe. The castle is situated above the town of Spišské Podhradie and the village of Žehra that with adjacent ecclesiastical town Spišská Kapitula form components of the UNESCO World Heritage site. In 2009, the site was extended to include the famous altar by Master Paul of Levoča and the historic centre of Levoča with many well-preserved Renaissance buildings. ()

Local name: Levoča, Spišský hrad a pamiatky okolia Unesco: from 1993Coordinates: 48°59'58"N, 20°46'3"E

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Levoča – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spiš Castle, St Martin's Cathedral, Spišská Kapitula, Katúň.

~660 ftE
Expansive, ruined 12th-century castle
Spiš Castle
4 min walk • Perched atop a limestone hill in the Slovak countryside, Spiš Castle stands as a monumental relic of medieval fortification. This expansive stone fortress, one of the largest in Central Europe, has dominated the landscape of the Spiš region since the 12th century.
1.3 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Martin's Cathedral, Spišské Podhradie
33 min walk • Nestled in the shadow of the imposing Spiš Castle in Slovakia, St Martin's Cathedral is a historical treasure that has stood the test of time. This majestic church, located in the city of Spišské Podhradie, is a prime example of Gothic architecture and a silent...
0.8 miW
Town, Church
Spišská Kapitula, Spišské Podhradie
21 min walk • Spišská Kapitula is an exceptionally well-preserved ecclesiastical town on the outskirts of Spišské Podhradie, Slovakia, and overlooking Spiš Castle. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Levoča, Spiš Castle and the associated cultural monuments".
1.9 miSW
Tower
Katúň
49 min walk • Katúň is a small settlement close to Spišské Podhradie, Slovakia. The settlement contains an ancient bell tower, supposed to have originated in the 12th century, which is a Slovak national monument.
1.7 miSE
Village
Žehra
44 min walk • One of the main attractions in Žehra is the UNESCO-listed Church of the Holy Spirit, a masterpiece of medieval architecture. Dating back to the 13th century, this Romanesque church is adorned with exquisite frescoes that have been remarkably well-preserved.

Levoča

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Levoča – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Spiš Castle

St Martin's Cathedral, Spišské Podhradie

Spišská Kapitula, Spišské Podhradie

Katúň

Žehra