The small village of Šmartno on the southern side of Pohorje has been inhabited since ancient times. This is evidenced by the Roman tomb with the relief of Orpheus, which is located in the southern wall of the church of St. Martin. The church was built in the late Gothic style in the first third of the 13th century. Of particular interest is the 32 medallions in 4 rows on the presbytery's triumphal arch, representing the saints of the universal church. The church is largely Baroque, with the statue of the Virgin Mary by Joseph Andreas Strauss in 1755. The high altar is the work of Joseph Holzinger from 1777 - 1779.
Gerulata was a Roman military camp (castellum) on the right bank of the Danube in the province of Pannonia, in the area of...
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Lake Fehér near the village is a protected area of the Fertő-Hanság National Park. Its flora and bird life is unique.
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The first authentic mention of the church, which is Gothic on the outside and Baroque on the inside, dates back to 1406. It was...
MoreAs a child, Saint Martin travelled with his parents from Savaria to Ticinium (Pavia) in Italy along the Amber Road, which can...
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