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Church of the Holy Trinity

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7 story sections21 min 21 s in all

wooden articular church of the Evangelical Church A C. (UNESCO) in the town of Kežmarok, Slovakia

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  1. 1Orientation3:06

    Welcome to the Church of the Holy Trinity in Kežmarok, one of the most remarkable and historically significant wooden sacral structures in Central Europe. In 2008, this remarkable monument was inscribed on the prestigious UNESCO…

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  2. 2The Stone Sacristy3:27

    One of the most fascinating architectural paradoxes of this world-renowned wooden church is that its only stone structure was originally built in 1593 as a roadside tavern and pub located outside the city walls. As you stand…

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  3. 3The Greek Cross Nave and Sky Vault3:17

    As you step into the central hall, you are standing inside an extraordinary timber monument built in the shape of an equal-armed Greek cross, capable of seating over fifteen hundred and forty-one worshippers simultaneously…

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  4. 4The Baroque Main Altar3:34

    The visual and spiritual centerpiece of this Lutheran sanctuary is a magnificent polychrome Baroque main altar created in 1718, featuring an extraordinary hand-carved depiction of Mount Calvary. Please step toward the sanctuary…

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  5. 5The Pulpit and Sandstone Baptistery2:48

    The sculpted sandstone base of the baptismal font standing before you is actually older than the wooden church building itself, surviving directly from the congregation's original 1690 sanctuary. Please approach the pulpit and…

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  6. 6The Pipe Organ and Tiered Choirs3:12

    One of the most remarkable musical and engineering achievements within this sanctuary is its magnificent 1720 pipe organ, which produces extraordinary acoustic resonance using pipes fashioned entirely from wood. Please cast your…

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  7. 7Closing1:57

    As you step outside into the peaceful courtyard, please take a moment to pause and gaze back at the impressive exterior profile of the Church of the Holy Trinity. Today, you have experienced one of the most remarkable historical…

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Key facts
Location케주마로크
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Total length21 min 21 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates49.1333, 20.4283
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