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Church · Laško, Savinjska
St. Martin's Church, Laško
Parish church in the center of Laško, of Romanesque origin, with Gothic and Baroque additions. It is considered one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Slovenia. A Roman stone lion stands beside it.
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About St. Martin's Church, Laško
The Parish Church of Saint Martin (Cerkev sv. Martina) dominates Aškerčev trg square, in the center of Laško. The building brings together three periods: a Romanesque core, a Gothic renovation and Baroque works. The town’s tourist leaflet presents it as one of the most important Romanesque buildings in the country.
The interior has Gothic vaults and Baroque altars, and the tower rises above the square. Beside the church is a stone lion from the Roman period, a reminder that the region was inhabited since Antiquity, although the Roman name of the place is not known.
The church is the starting point for a circuit of churches around Laško, which passes small Gothic churches with frescoes, the Church of Saint Christopher and the Church of Saint Michael, atop a hill above the town.
The square and surrounding streets form the small historic center, a few steps from the Savinja River and the bridge.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20–30 minutes.
Best time
During the day, avoiding Masses. In summer the center is busier.
How to get there
It is in the center of Laško, on Aškerčev trg square, a few minutes’ walk from the train station.
Tip
Request at the tourist information center the map of the churches circuit around town, which can be done on foot or by bicycle.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about St. Martin's Church, Laško
How old is the Church of Saint Martin in Laško?
It has Romanesque origins and received Gothic and Baroque additions. It is considered one of Slovenia’s most important Romanesque buildings.
What is the stone lion near the church?
It is a sculpture from the Roman period, a reminder that the Laško region was inhabited in Antiquity.
Where is the Church of Saint Martin located?
On Aškerčev trg square, in the center of Laško, near the Savinja River and the train station.