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Church · Moravske Toplice, Pomurska
Church of St. Martin Martjanci
A Gothic church from 1392 in the village of Martjanci, between Murska Sobota and Moravske Toplice, with the presbytery covered in frescoes by the painter Johannes Aquila of Radgona and his assistant.
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About Church of St. Martin Martjanci
The parish church of Saint Martin stands in the village of Martjanci, which takes its name from the church, between Murska Sobota and Moravske Toplice. It was built in 1392 on the site of an earlier church, as stated by an inscription in the presbytery. It is one of Prekmurje’s principal Gothic works.
The presbytery is vaulted and covered with frescoes by Johannes Aquila, a late 14th-century painter from Radgona, who also painted churches in Velemér (Hungary) and Turnišče. A younger collaborator, known as the master of the apostles of Martjanci, painted some of the figures. The scenes show saints, apostles and episodes from the life of Christ.
The tower rises well above the village’s low houses and can be seen far across the plain. In Martjanci a known collection of religious songs in the local language was compiled in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The church lies on the route between the town and the spa village and pairs well with the other medieval churches of the area.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20–30 minutes.
Best time
During daytime. To see the frescoes inside, arrange the visit with the parish or the Moravske Toplice tourist information center.
How to get there
It stands in the village of Martjanci, about 4 km north of Murska Sobota on the road to Moravske Toplice.
Tip
Look for the presbytery inscription with the construction date and the apostles’ faces in the frescoes. Combine the visit with Selo and Bogojina on the same outing.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Church of St. Martin Martjanci
Who painted the frescoes in the church of Martjanci?
Johannes Aquila, a late 14th-century painter from Radgona, together with a younger collaborator known as the master of the apostles of Martjanci.
When was the church of Martjanci built?
In 1392, according to an inscription in the presbytery. It replaced an earlier church.
Where is Martjanci?
In a village about 4 km north of Murska Sobota on the road to Moravske Toplice.