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Church · Murska Sobota, Pomurska
Church of the Ascension, Bogojina
Church in the village of Bogojina, about 10 km from Murska Sobota, enlarged by architect Jože Plečnik in the 1920s. The nave ceiling of the new section is decorated with ceramic plates and jugs from the region attached to the wood.
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About Church of the Ascension, Bogojina
The Church of the Ascension (Cerkev Gospodovega vnebohoda) stands on the hill above the village of Bogojina, in the hills between Murska Sobota and Goričko. The old medieval village church had become too small, and between 1925 and 1927 the architect Jože Plečnik, who designed much of Ljubljana, created a new church while keeping the old one as part of the complex.
From the outside the building is asymmetrical and hardly resembles a traditional church, except for the tower and the cross. Plečnik drew on the simple forms and pale walls of the local houses and barns.
The interior surprises with a wooden ceiling on which ceramic plates and jugs from Prekmurje are fixed. Many furniture and decorative details were designed by Plečnik himself. The church is considered one of the architect’s most important works outside Ljubljana.
From the churchyard you can see the village and the Mura plain.
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 the day, outside mass times. The church may be closed outside service hours; confirm your visit in advance.
How to get there
From Murska Sobota drive about 10 km northeast, passing Moravske Toplice. The church stands on the village hill, with parking nearby.
Tip
Combine Bogojina with the church of Martjanci and the round church of Selo, all near Moravske Toplice, in the same car or bicycle route.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Church of the Ascension, Bogojina
Why is Bogojina church famous?
Because it was enlarged by Jože Plečnik between 1925 and 1927, with an original interior that has ceramic plates and jugs fixed to the wooden ceiling.
Is Bogojina church open?
It may be closed outside service times. Confirm your visit in advance with the parish or the region’s tourist information centers.
Where is Bogojina?
In the hills about 10 km northeast of Murska Sobota, near Moravske Toplice.