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Cathedral · Rožňava, Košice
Cathedral of the Assumption of Rožňava
A late 13th-century Gothic church, cathedral since 1776. It houses the 1513 Saint Anne panel, the Metercia of Rožňava, with mining scenes considered the oldest depiction of mine work in Central Europe.
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About Cathedral of the Assumption of Rožňava
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Katedrála Nanebovzatia Panny Márie) is Rožňava’s oldest building. The Gothic church was built at the end of the 13th century and completed around 1304 as the parish church of the mining town. In the 16th and 17th centuries it changed hands between Catholics and Protestants several times.
In 1776 Empress Maria Theresa created the Diocese of Rožňava, and the church became a cathedral. From that period comes the Baroque bell tower, the work of the architect J. Mayer, a native of the town.
The best-known piece inside is the Saint Anne panel with the Virgin and Child, dated 1513, called the Metercia of Rožňava. In the background of the painting the stages of mining work appear in detail, from surveying to ore transport. It is considered the oldest known representation of mining in Central Europe, and the author likely belonged to the circle of Master Paul of Levoča.
The cathedral has good acoustics and hosts organ concerts. It is a few steps from the main square.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
Outside mass times, preferably in the morning. On concert days access to the interior may be restricted.
How to get there
It stands northwest of the main square, about a 3-minute walk from the watchtower.
Tip
Ask to see the Metercia up close and study the panel’s background where the mine scenes are. Check opening hours, which vary throughout the year.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cathedral of the Assumption of Rožňava
What is the Metercia of Rožňava?
A 1513 panel with Saint Anne, the Virgin and the Child, which shows mining work in the background. It is located in the town cathedral.
Since when has the church of Rožňava been a cathedral?
Since 1776, when Empress Maria Theresa created the diocese of Rožňava.
Is Rožňava cathedral near the square?
Yes. It is a few steps from the main square and the watchtower.