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Church · Solčava, Savinjska
Church of Mary of the Snows
Solčava’s Gothic parish church, built in the 15th century on older foundations, with an early 18th-century tower and a medieval statue of the Virgin, the Marija of Solčava.
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About Church of Mary of the Snows
The parish church of Solčava, dedicated to Mary of the Snows (Marija Snežna), sits on a small hill above the village center, with the cemetery around it and views over the Savinja Valley. The current Gothic building was raised between 1461 and 1485 on earlier foundations, and the tower was added in 1710.
The church’s main treasure is the medieval statue of the Virgin, known as the Marija of Solčava, venerated in the region for centuries. The side entrance preserves mural paintings, and beside the church is the small chapel of Saint Anne. A staircase and a path climb from the village center up to the churchyard.
Near the village, by the Savinja, grows the Solčava yew, an old and well-known local tree. The Rinka visitor center in Solčava’s center has information about the church, the valleys and the area’s trails.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 30 minutes.
Best time
At any time of year; the interior may be closed outside mass hours. Ask at the Rinka visitor center about visits.
How to get there
It is in the center of Solčava, reachable on foot by a staircase from the main street.
Tip
Climb to the churchyard before heading to the Logar Valley: from there you get a view of the Savinja Valley and the slopes of the Panoramic Road.
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Frequently asked questions about Church of Mary of the Snows
When was the Solčava church built?
The Gothic church was built between 1461 and 1485 on older foundations, and the tower dates from 1710.
What is there to see in the Church of Mary of the Snows in Solčava?
The medieval statue of the Virgin, known as the Marija of Solčava, the paintings at the side entrance and the churchyard view over the Savinja Valley.
Where is the Church of Mary of the Snows located?
On a small hill in the center of Solčava, reachable on foot by a staircase.