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"Remarkable Gothic Frescoes"

The Holy Trinity Church, located on in the small mountain village of Hrastovlje, is a fortified stone church believed to built in the 12th or the 15th Century. It features Romanesque style of architecture with some elements of Venetian Renaissance and was constructed as a part of a defensive structure for the villagers to protect them against attacks of invading Turkish armies. Even with its remarkable architecture and rich historical background, the church is mostly well known for the stunning wall frescoes decorating its inner walls painted by the noted artist John of Kastav in 1490. The most popular attraction is the mural called 'Dance of Death' depicting the rich and poor alike, equally treated by God towards the end. Today, visitors can view these amazing paintings with the option of a guided tour or listen to a taped multi-lingual commentary available at the site.
Hrastovlje, Koper, Slovenia, 6275
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"Remarkable Gothic Frescoes"
The Holy Trinity Church, located on in the small mountain village of Hrastovlje, is a fortified stone church believed to built in the 12th or the 15th Century. It features Romanesque style of architecture with some elements of Venetian Renaissance and was constructed as a part of a defensive structure for the villagers to protect them against attacks of invading Turkish armies. Even with its remarkable architecture and rich historical background, the church is mostly well known for the stunning wall frescoes decorating its inner walls painted by the noted artist John of Kastav in 1490. The most popular attraction is the mural called 'Dance of Death' depicting the rich and poor alike, equally treated by God towards the end. Today, visitors can view these amazing paintings with the option of a guided tour or listen to a taped multi-lingual commentary available at the site.
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