The Basilica of St. James in Levoča is one of the largest Gothic churches in Slovakia. It has a rich history and is a treasury of many artistic monuments. The fact that it is a triple national cultural monument is a testimony to this.
The Spiš town of LEVOČA is said to be "the brightest stone on the crown of Spiš".
Located here the highest Gothic wooden altar in the world and other interesting monuments bordered by relatively well-preserved city walls. The focus of of ancient Levoča is a large rectangular square. The Roman Catholic parish church stands here Church (Basilica) of St. James from the 14th century, which is one of the most important sacral buildings in Slovakia. The interior of the church, which is a unique museum of medieval sacral art, is particularly valuable. Late Gothic wooden main altar of St. James is with the height 18.6 m highest of its kind in the world. It was made of lime wood between 1507 and 1517 in the workshop of Master Paul of Levoča. Master Paul is said to have given his own likeness to one of the twelve statues of the Apostles of the magnificent composition of the Last Supper in the front of the altar.
Levoca The Tower of St. James is open to the public again from 26 June 2019. Visitors will learn interesting facts about the history of its construction, fires, information about the bells, clocks and the life of the guards. They will especially enjoy an unforgettable bird's-eye view of historic Levoča, the Tatras, the Slovak Ore Mountains and the Slovak Paradise.
Entrance is possible daily from 11:15h to 19:15h and it is advisable to book in advance at 0903 465 955 or electronically at the following email address: veza@levoca.sk
Source: OOCR TSP
