Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Slovakia
Spain
Finland
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
the Czech Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Canada
the United States
Mexico
the Dominican Republic
South Africa
Australia
Fiji
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Church · Škofja Loka, Gorenjska
Church of the Annunciation, Crngrob
A medieval-origin church in the village of Crngrob, 4 km from Škofja Loka, with the Saint Dominic (Sveta nedelja) fresco painted around 1460 on the exterior wall beneath a porch.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Church of the Annunciation, Crngrob
The Church of the Annunciation stands in the small village of Crngrob, about 4 km north of Škofja Loka, on the plain at the foot of the hills. Its origins date to the 13th century, and the building grew and gained decoration throughout the Middle Ages. It is one of Slovenia’s most valuable medieval churches and a pilgrimage site.
The best-known feature is the Saint Dominic (Sveta nedelja) fresco on the exterior wall, protected by a 19th-century porch. It was painted between 1446 and 1460 by the workshop of Janez of Ljubljana. The fresco uses images to teach what a Christian should do on Sunday, such as pray, attend Mass and care for the sick, and what not to do, such as gamble, drink or fight.
Inside are other Gothic frescoes and a large Baroque altar. The church is often closed, and visits to the interior must be arranged in advance. Even without entering, the porch fresco can be seen, though some details are hard to distinguish; the Loka Museum has a replica.
The route from Škofja Loka to Crngrob is flat and waymarked, and many people go on foot or by bicycle.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes at the church; half a day allowing for a round trip on foot.
Best time
During the day, with good light to see the porch fresco. From spring to autumn the walk or bike ride from Škofja Loka is more pleasant.
How to get there
From Škofja Loka, about 4 km north by road or via a signposted path for pedestrians and cyclists. By car it takes only a few minutes.
Tip
Arrange interior opening hours with the Škofja Loka tourist information centre before you go. See the replica of the fresco at the Loka Museum to recognise the scenes.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Church of the Annunciation, Crngrob
What is the fresco of Saint Dominic of Crngrob?
It is a 15th-century fresco on the exterior wall of the church that shows what should and should not be done on Sunday. It was painted by the workshop of Janez of Ljubljana.
Is the church at Crngrob open?
Generally, no. Visits to the interior are arranged in advance at the Škofja Loka tourist information centre. The fresco on the portal can be seen from outside.
How do you get from Škofja Loka to Crngrob?
It’s about 4 km to the north. You can walk or cycle along a marked path, or drive there in a few minutes.