Medieval Sacral Architecture in Banská Štiavnica – Architectural Interpretation


World Heritage Site: Historic Town of Banská Štiavnica and the Technical Monuments in its Vicinity

Publication Year: 2025

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHEEFE346949C

Summary

Recent advancements in monument research and published studies have significantly enhanced our understanding of the architectural-historical development of medieval sacral buildings in Banská Štiavnica. This study provides theoretical reconstructions of churches and chapels from the 13th to the mid-16th century, including Romanesque structures like the Church of the Virgin Mary and Gothic ones such as the Hospital Church of St Elizabeth of Hungary. By integrating new findings with research on the city's residential development, the study offers a comprehensive architectural interpretation that sheds light on the evolution of sacral architecture in this historic town.

Citation

Budayová, L., & Terao Vošková, K. (2025). Medieval Sacral Architecture in Banská Štiavnica – Architectural Interpretation. Muzeológia a Kultúrne Dedičstvo, 13(1), 87–112. Internet Archive. https://doi.org/10.46284/mkd.2025.13.1.5

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