Kostol Obetovania Pána v Smrečanoch

History & Culture

The Gothic Church of the Presentation of the Lord (in honor of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary) is the oldest building in Smrečany, which foundations were built in 1349. It is a single-nave building with a square sanctuary with crossed massive Roman ribs bridging the building in the east side and with an adjacent sacristy on the north side.

The ceiling of the nave was modified in 1517 and has been preserved till now. The nave has a painted wooden ceiling; supporting beams are decorated with ornaments. Even Gothic windows have been preserved with tracery, Gothic murals and frescoes (national monument). Three valuable late Gothic altars consisting of painted panels and gilded frames ornamented with twists decorate the interior. The baroque organ dates from 1750. A late Gothic bell comes from the master Andrej´s workshop from 1509. The church was overtaken by Evangelical clergy during the Reformation in 1574 and served it up to 1707 when it was definitely returned to the Catholic clergy. The church is a grateful object for history experts, photographers and painters, and it is deservedly one of the most valuable religious monuments in Slovakia.

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Places Around

Múzeum v Smrečanoch

Múzeum v Smrečanoch

The museum, a permanent exhibition, has been open in new premises since August 2010 - a building next to the Gothic Church of the Sacrifice of the Lord (Catholic Church).

Skicentrum Žiar-Dolinky

Ski center Žiar Dolinky is located at the foot of the southern hillslopes of the mountain range called the West Tatras, 10 km far from Liptovský Mikuláš. The overall length of the ski slopes is 0,65 km. The center is suitable for the beginners, but also for more demanding skiers.

Ski center Podbreziny

Ski center Podbreziny

This ski center is located directly in the town of Liptovský Mikuláš and is well accessible. It is only 2 km to the center of the town from here. There is a ski slope with a length of 700 m available for skiers.

Pamätník a vojenský cintorín Háj Nicovô

Pamätník a vojenský cintorín Háj Nicovô

The outskirts of the town of Liptovský Mikuláš are quietly guarded from the north-eastward by the hill Háj. At this place you can find the commemorative area with a cemetery and the war memorial dedicated to soldiers who were killed particularly in the spring 1945.

Flying in Liptov, try to be a pilot

Flying in Liptov, try to be a pilot

You will experience immediate connection with the surrounding nature and the air which you will become part as soon as you start your experience. It evokes at you strong and for many people until now unknown feeling of freedom.

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Chalet Žiar

Chalet Žiar

Traditional restaurant Salaš Žiar is placed in the heart of the Westernern Tatras.

Central Perk

Central Perk

Čajovňa/kaviareň/shisha bar Central Perk

Skicentrum Žiar-Dolinky

Ski center Žiar Dolinky is located at the foot of the southern hillslopes of the mountain range called the West Tatras, 10 km far from Liptovský Mikuláš. The overall length of the ski slopes is 0,65 km. The center is suitable for the beginners, but also for more demanding skiers.

Ski center Podbreziny

Ski center Podbreziny

This ski center is located directly in the town of Liptovský Mikuláš and is well accessible. It is only 2 km to the center of the town from here. There is a ski slope with a length of 700 m available for skiers.