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The Parish Church of St. Cunigunde in Gorenje above Zreče

The Parish Church of St. Cunigunde in Gorenje above Zreče boasts with one of the most beautiful views across the Dravinja Valley and beyond.

Fees:

Visit to the church is free of charge

Working hours:

The tour of the church can be previously arranged at the LTO Rogla – Zreče, GIZ TIC Zreče, Cesta na Roglo 13b in Zreče.

T: +386 (0) 3 759 04 70

E: info@rogla-zrece.si

The Parish Church of St. Cunigunde in Gorenje above Zreče was first mentioned in written sources in 1391. Its extraordinary advantage is its divine position. At 748 meters above sea level above Zreče, it was given one of the most beautiful views of the Dravinja Valley, all the way to Boč, Donačka gora, with many neighboring churches, villages and other mountains.

The Parish Church of St. Cunigunde also suprises:

  • The original church was wooden! Only the mighty bell tower from the first half of the 14th century is preserved, which was once separated from the church.
  • The church has 5 altars. The main one is dedicated to the patron saint of the parish, Empress Cunigunde, who was proclaimed a saint in 1200. The church holds a painting on the canvas, depicting the saint in her »fiery« ordeal.