Levoča
A walled UNESCO World Heritage old town where St. James Church houses the world’s tallest Gothic wooden altarpiece. It is a must-see in the Spiš region.
Levoča was the commercial center of medieval Spiš. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2009 as part of “Levoča, Spiš Castle and the Associated Cultural Monuments.” Master Paul Square holds a Renaissance town hall, the pillory known as the “shame cage,” and dozens of noble mansions. The main altar inside St. James Church was carved by Master Paul between 1508 and 1517. Standing about 18.6 meters tall, it is the world’s tallest Gothic wooden altarpiece. The church sells tickets for timed visits. Levoča is about 40 minutes’ drive from Starý Smokovec.
Opening hours
St. James Church about 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (timed entry)
Nearby sights
- Spiš Castle
- Kežmarok Castle
- Wooden Articular Church in Kežmarok
- Slovak Paradise National Park
- Spišská Sobota
- AquaCity Poprad
- Dobšinská Ice Cave
- Tatranská Lomnica