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Church · Moravske Toplice, Pomurska
Rotunda of St. Nicholas Selo
A 13th-century Romanesque round church dedicated to Saint Nicholas in the village of Selo, north of Moravske Toplice. One of Slovenia’s oldest buildings, with 14th- and 15th-century frescoes.
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About Rotunda of St. Nicholas Selo
The Selo rotunda is a small circular-plan church on a low hill beside the village of Selo in the Goričko hills, north of Moravske Toplice. Dedicated to Saint Nicholas, it was built in the 13th century in the Romanesque style and is one of Slovenia’s oldest and most important buildings from that period.
Rotundas were common in Central Europe in the Middle Ages, but few have survived. Selo’s retains its original circular plan, with a small apse, and the simplicity characteristic of the region’s Romanesque structures.
The interior is decorated with 14th- and 15th-century frescoes depicting religious scenes and figures of saints. The paintings, partly worn, have been restored and allow a view of how rural churches looked at the time.
Around the church the landscape is made of gentle hills, woods and vineyards, and the rotunda lies on the route between Moravske Toplice and the interior of Goričko.
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 20–30 minutes.
Best time
During daytime, from spring to autumn. Interior access may depend on appointments or opening hours; confirm before you go.
How to get there
From Moravske Toplice, drive about 10 km north to the village of Selo, following signs for the rotunda. There is parking nearby.
Tip
Combine with the church of Bogojina, a few kilometres away, and with the church of Martjanci on the return to Murska Sobota.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Rotunda of St. Nicholas Selo
When does the Selo rotunda date from?
From the 13th century. It is a Romanesque round church dedicated to Saint Nicholas and is one of Slovenia’s oldest buildings.
What is inside the Selo rotunda?
Frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries showing religious scenes and saints, which have been restored.
Where is the Selo rotunda located?
In the village of Selo in the Goričko hills, about 10 km north of Moravske Toplice.