The Gothic Route – Forgotten Heritage Beyond the Border symbolically connected two parts of the historical Gemer County yesterday. You could discover little-known medieval churches on both sides of the border or admire newly restored wall paintings in its historical centre. We believe that we have brought you a powerful[…]
During the summer season, the churches of the Gothic Route bearing the European Heritage label, are open as follows, thanks to the support of the Košice Region and the Banská Bystrica Region Tourism: Štítnik Circuit Ochtiná , Koceľovce and Plešivec open 16.6.2025 – 13.9.2025 Monday – Saturday: 9:00 – 12:00[…]
Did you know that a small part of Gemer is located also in Hungary? We have forgotten that the area beyond the current border was also part of Gemer. Out of the 4 279 km2 of the former Gemer-Malohont region, 665 km2 are in present-day Hungary. This year’s mini-festival Gothic[…]
Last Saturday, March 15, 2025, representatives of churches and municipalities, together with experts, gathered in Rimavský Brezov to work on a publication, which is to increase the readiness of guides in the churches of the Gothic Way to provide quality interpretation and a pleasant experience for visitors (not only) during[…]
We confess we don’t know how to convey our emotions to you, since about a month ago we were contacted by Archduchess Paola Von Habsburg-Lorraine from Luxembourg with an undisguised interest to visit the 12 churches of the Gothic Route. Thanks to our communication, the circle of visitors expanded from[…]
We are happy to announce great news: the Lutheran church in Štítnik will undergo a major restoration. This project, that we have been preparing with the owner for a long time, will be the first major comprehensive restoration of this church in over a hundred years. It is great that[…]
We have started cooperation with the VÚB Bank Foundation, thanks to which we can gradually restore the churches of the Gothic Route. Last year, the restoration of the Church of All Saints in Henckovce led by Peter Mlích was completed. The inauguration of the restored church took place on 26[…]
On Thursday, December 5, we were awarded the Prize of Professor Martin Kusý for the year 2024. We won in the category for the presentation of architecture and architectural creations in the field of mass media. The jury appreciated our approach in the promotion and popularization of architecture in the[…]
The ceremonial opening of the restored interior of the medieval church of All Saints took place in Henckovce on Tuesday. We have thus reached a significant milestone in the monument restoration of this hidden gem of the Gemer sacral architecture. The medieval church from the second half of the 13th[…]
During the summer season, the churches of the Gothic Route bearing the European Heritage Label, are open as follows, thanks to the support of the Banská Bystrica Region Tourism and thanks to Terra Incognita from the Košice Self-Governing Region: Štítnik Circuit open 15.6. to 14.9.2024 Štítnik, Ochtiná, Koceľovce and Plešivec:[…]