Monuments - Čoltovo - Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church

The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church stands on a high ground on the outskirts of Čoltovo. You can get a beautiful view on the valley of the river Slaná from this place. The church was originally built in Gothic style at the beginning of the 14th century. It went through some significant reconstruction in the 17th century followed by some minor ones in the 18th and 19th centuries. Its bell tower was severely damaged during the liberation of the village in World War II while the Russians mounted a massive artillery barrage in an attempt to wipe out the German positions. It was necessary to build a new one. During the last reconstruction between 2000 and 2004 the original Gothic pastophorium was uncovered. Its gothic heritage e is still preserved in the triumphal arch and window linings on the east side. Visiting the church can be arranged in advance at the municipal office or the nearby pastoral office.