st. John Nepomuk's Church Church

We welcome you to Trnava Hora, in the heart of the Banská Bystrica region, where the peaceful atmosphere of this place is now spreading before you. You are standing right in front of the church of St. John Nepomuk, who is a silent witness to the history of this village. When you look at it, the first thing likely to impress you is its inconspicuous yet elegant silhouette that fits harmoniously into the surroundings. Impress this first impression of the peace and stability that comes from the building.

Let us now look together at when and how this temple was formed. St John's Church Nepomuk was built in 1775. So we are at a time when there was a fascinating transition between two great styles in architecture. The building bears the signs of the Baroque-Classicist period, which means that in it we will find a combination of baroque dynamics and classicistic moderation and balance. Although the names of architects who designed the project remained unknown in time, their work has survived for centuries and still serves communities in Trnava Hora.

now that you're standing in front of the building, pay your attention to the details you can see right in front of you. Look up. Note the small wooden tower that crowns the building. It is finished with an onion roof, which is a typical element for many historical churches from this period and adds its characteristic profile to the building. This very turret is one of the most prominent visual elements that define the appearance of this church from the outside.

As you dig deeper into the history and interior of this building, you will find that each epok contributed something unique to it. Let's go in the spirit of moving to 1790. It was at this time that a classicistic stone baptismal was made and placed in the church's premises, which still reminds of the importance of the ceremonies held here for generations of local inhabitants.

If you decide to enter, we recommend that you pay the most attention to the main altar. It's a fascinating element because it's made in pseudoroman style. This style tried to imitate the ancient Romanesque shapes, which creates an interesting contrast to the overall Baroque-Classicist character of the building. Note on the altar the wooden sculptures of St. Cyril and Methodius, two great apostles of the Slavic Scriptures, which are an integral part of the spiritual heritage of the region.

However, the central part of the altar is quite different. It is the Art Nouveau oil painting of St. John Nepomuk, which dates back to the late 19th century, namely from 1890. The secession was at that time the highlight of modern artistic expression, and therefore the presence of this image in the older church is a very interesting detail. St John's Picture Nepomuk not only decorates the altar but also resembles the patron of this church, which is known for its endurance and deep faith.

An interesting fact, which may not be visible at first sight, is the fact that the building went through a complex reconstruction in 2000. This repair was not merely maintenance, but was carried out under strict conservation. This means that everything you see has been preserved and restored to match the original 18th - century appearance as faithfully as possible. It is thanks to this effort that we can today admire the authentic atmosphere of Baroque-Classicist construction in such good condition.

Now view the silence of this place for a while. Imagine how many people have passed through this door in over two hundred years, how many prayers have been spoken, and how many life stories have been associated. This church is not only a collection of stones and wood, but a living archive of the company in Trnava Hora.

We hope that you are interested in this short trip to history and that you have noticed the details that make St. John's Church a unique monument. Now we're telling you to go through the neighborhood in peace, maybe in the interior you've looked closer at the baptismal or Art Nouveau painting, and in full sense of the beauty of this place, you've continued your journey. Thank you for your attention and we wish you a pleasant day to discover the beauty of Banská Bystrica region.