Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of the Carpathian Mountain Area
The Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of
Carpathian Mountain Area inscribed on the World Heritage List consist of
two Roman Catholic, three Protestant and three Greek Orthodox churches
built between the 16th and 18th centuries. The property presents good
examples of a rich local tradition of religious architecture, marked by
the meeting of Latin and Byzantine cultures. The edifices exhibit some
typological variations in their floor plans, interior spaces and
external appearance due to their respective religious practices. They
bear testimony to the development of major architectural and artistic
trends during the period of construction and to their interpretation and
adaptation to a specific geographical and cultural context. Interiors
are decorated with paintings on the walls and ceilings and other works
of art that enrich the cultural significance of the properties.