Eastern and Central Europe (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

SLOVAKIA 313

. The High Altar
This lavish Baroque gilded
wooden altarpiece (1640)
depicts the scene of
Christ’s baptism.

St John’s Pulpit

This Baroque pulpit, deco rated

with figures depict ing the

Fathers of the Church, was

built by artisans B Kniling

and V Stadler in 1640.

. Vaulted
Ceiling
Paintings on the
arched vault ing of
the presbytery ceil-
ing depict scenes
from the life of
St John the Baptist.

Ornate Door

Above the richly carved

wooden door leading to the

sacristy is an ornate metal

grille with gilded elements.

STAR FEATURES

. The High Altar
. Vaulted Ceiling

VISITORS’ CHECKLIST

Univerzitne námestie. Tel (033)

551 4586. # May–Sep: 8am–

noon, 2–5pm & 30 min before

each mass. 5 7:30am daily,

9:30 & 11:30am Sun. 8