Franciscan church in Fiľakovo opened after four-year reconstruction

It is one of the three oldest buildings in Fiľakovo.

(Source: TASR)
More information about travelling in Slovakia
Please see our Spectacular Slovakia travel guide.

A wall painting and the main altar were reconstructed during the four-year reconstruction of the Franciscan church in Fiľakovo, the TASR newswire reported.

The reconstruction has been ongoing from 2015 to November 2019, costing about €600,000. It was financed via a collection among churchgoers and sponsors, and by donations from the town of Fiľakovo and the Interreg project.

SkryťTurn off ads
Article continues after video advertisement
SkryťTurn off ads
Article continues after video advertisement

Related story: View the virtual reconstruction of Fiľakovo castle in all its sumptuousness Read more 

Reconstruction will continue in the future as the smaller altars, floors and benches in the church also need to be renewed.

From the 17th century

Marian Mesiarik from Castle Museum Fiľakovo said that the church belongs among three oldest buildings in town. Its wall paintings are from 1913. It is hard to say what the church looked like before.

SkryťTurn off ads

Mesiarik does not know if the paintings from 1913 are new or reconstructions of the old ones. The church was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, but in the years 1729-1731 it was rebuilt. The main altar of the church dates back to 1726.

Top stories

A cup of coffee with a furry friend could help them find their new forever friend - and get you a new companion.

Weekend: Mingling with felines in Bratislava's cat cafes

Take a trip to mountain tarns, old-timey cinematography and cats.


31. mar
Volkswagen will make all-electric versions of the Porsche Cayenne luxury SUV.

News Digest: Volkswagen Slovakia to produce all-electric luxury SUV

LGBT+ minority could face new difficulties, a suspect is charged in the Daniel Tupý murder case.


24. mar
Filip Toška holding chard in the hydroponic Hausnatura farm.

How a Mayan doomsday prophecy took a Slovak to hi-tech agriculture

Hydroponic farm run out of former telephone exchange.


9. mar
A Slovak citizen got his possessions frozen over sanctions - he attempted an arms deal for Russia. (Illustrative photo)

News digest: Slovak citizen is accused of involvement in attempted Russian arms deals

Heger goes to Ukraine, virtual reality resurrects a Roman camp. and AI is taking over – or is it?


24 h
SkryťClose ad