Monuments - Silica - The Gothic All Saints’ Church

The originally Gothic church, surrounded by historical defensive walls, stands in the upper part of Silica village. Today it is property of the Reformed Church while in times of establishing it belonged to the Catholic Church and was dedicated to All Saints. Its construction dates back to 1525 presumably. The old nave was constructed in the early stages and was further enlarged and extended in the Middle Ages. In 1525 a huge bell tower was added to the structure which might suggest some inconsistency in the dating of the church itself. Although the structure retained a lot of its Gothic elements but they are not dominant nowadays. The church was rebuilt several times, most notably in years 1776, 1813 and 1876. Currently, the Classicist style dominates the building. However, visitors are still able to see frescoes that probably originate (like elsewhere in the near Gemer) from the second half of the 14th century. In case of a visit it is wise to contact the pastoral or municipal office in advance.