Slovakia
Spissky Hrad and Levoca
Levoča, Spišský Hrad and the Associated Cultural Monuments comprise a group of religious, military and civil buildings that have integrally survived from a medieval settlement in Eastern Europe,
Spissky Hrad (Spis Castle) dates from the early 13th century. In later centuries it has seen many additions and alterations, having both Romanesque and Gothic elements. The town of Levoca is particularly known for the polychromatic wooden masterpieces of Master Paul, which are characteristic of the Late Gothic.
Community Perspective: Spissky Hrad’s ruin can be seen from afar and is a landmark sight of Slovakia. Be aware that its interior closes between November and April. The lively town of Levoča is the other must-visit component with its 'Cage of Shame' and altar by Master Paul. Clyde also recommends the Spis Chapter House and the walking route that is part of the Slovak route to Santiago de Compostela.
Site Info
Official Information
- Full Name
- Levoca, Spissky and the Associated Cultural Monuments (ID: 620)
- Country
- Slovakia
- Status
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Inscribed 1993
Site history
History of Spissky Hrad and Levoca
- 2009: Extended
- Extended to include Levoca
- 2009: Name change
- From "Spissky Hrad and its Associated Cultural Monuments" to "Levoca, Spissky and the Associated Cultural Monuments"
- 1993: Inscribed
- Inscribed
- WHS Type
- Cultural
- Criteria
- iv
Links
- UNESCO
- whc.unesco.org
All Links
UNESCO.org
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Related Resources
- slovakheritage.org — Zehra
- slovenskyraj.sk — Spišská Kapitula
- eng.levoca.sk — Levoca
- spisskyhrad.sk — The Spis Castle
Community Information
- Community Category
- Urban landscape: Medieval European
Travel Information
Recent Connections
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Perfect Inscriptions
1993 -
Depicted in Mizielinska Maps
Spissky HradSee i.pinimg.com
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Mongol Invasions
"Als eine der wenigen Burgen hielt die …
Connections of Spissky Hrad and Levoca
- Geography
- Trivia
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Depicted in Mizielinska Maps
Spissky HradSee i.pinimg.com
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Built or owned by Germans
Samuel Breuer's printing house -
On Banknotes
Levo?a church (on both sides) ; 100 Slovak crownSee www.ecb.int
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Built or owned by Hungarians
Built in the early 12th century by Hungarian Kings -
Dubbed as another WHS
Spisska Kapitula dubbed 'Slovak Vatican'
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- History
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Mongol Invasions
"Als eine der wenigen Burgen hielt die Zipser Burg dem Mongoleneinfall von 1241/42 stand und wurde noch weiter befestigt" (wiki de) -
Tatars
raided at the beginning of the 13th Century -
Assassinations
In a lurid sequence of events in 1700, the mayor of Levoca was accidentally wounded by a local nobleman during a hunt, generating a series of revenge attacks, finally resulting in the murder of the mayor, Karol Kramler, a Saxon magistrate.
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- Architecture
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Neoclassical architecture
Large Provincial House in Levoca -
Gothic
Levoca's St James Church -
Renaissance
Levoca -
Romanesque
Spišská Kapitula
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- World Heritage Process
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Perfect Inscriptions
1993 -
Extended
2009: Extended to include Levoca -
Inscribed on a single criterion only
iv. to be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history
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- Religion and Belief
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Jewish religion and culture
Synagogue at Spissky Podhradie (the oldest in Slovakia) -
Cathedrals
Spisska Kapitula - St Martin Cathedral -
Franciscan Order
Minorite Church in Levoca
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- Human Activity
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Inscribed significantly for a Work of Fine Art by a single artist
the works of Master Paul in Spiš -
Transromanica
Provostry and Cathedral of St Martin - Spišská Kapitula -
Festivals
Levoca - Indian Summer Festival
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- Constructions
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Theatres and Opera Houses
Levoca - Town Theatre at Master Paul Square -
Large squares
Levoca - 35000 m2 -
Walled cities
Levoca
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- Timeline
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Built in the 13th century
Castle (started 1249) & Levoca originate from the 13th century
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- WHS Hotspots
- Science and Technology
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Early Printing
Levoca: "There was a printing press as early as 1624" (wiki)
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- WHS Names
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Untranslated Toponyms
"Spišský hrad" = Spiš Castle
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News
No news.
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