Place to visit
Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic church and national cultural monument in the village of Kremnické Bane, district of Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia (Banská Bystrica). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Roman Catholic church and national cultural monument in the village of Kremnické Bane, district of Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia · Temples
- Where
- Slovakia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 141 km as the crow flies
- Website
- dokostola.sk
- Coordinates
- 48.74357, 18.91417
What it is and where
Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic church and national cultural monument in the village of Kremnické Bane, district of Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia (Banská Bystrica). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Banská Bystrica, where this site lists 48 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.74357, 18.91417; the nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 141 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Slovakia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is May to October.
- JanPossible8:29
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:55
- JulBest time15:34
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:54
- DecPossible8:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovakia
To enter Slovakia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovakia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- St. Catherine of Alexandria ChurchRoman Catholic church and national cultural monument in the town of Kremnica, Žiar nad Hronom district, Slovakia4.2 km
- Kremnica Town CastleMedieval fortified castle in Kremnica, Slovakia4.2 km
- Plague column in KremnicaColumn of the Holy Trinity with statues of saints in Kremnica, Žiar nad Hronom district, Slovakia4.4 km
- Museum of Coins and MedalsMuseum4.4 km
- SkalkaMountain in Slovakia6.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovakia guide.
More in Slovakia: Temples
- St Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava: Cathedral
- Blue Church: Roman Catholic church in Bratislava, Slovakia
- Cathedral of St. Elizabeth: cathedral in Košice, Slovakia
- Basilica of St Giles: Catholic church in Bardejov, Slovakia
- St. Emmeram's Cathedral, Nitra: Cathedral
- Church of Saint Margaret of Antioch, Kopčany: Roman Catholic church from the period of Great Moravia and a national cultural monument near the village of Kopčany, Skalica district, Slovakia
Every Slovakia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist?
It is a Roman Catholic church and national cultural monument in the village of Kremnické Bane, district of Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04.
How do you get to Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 141 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovakia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Kremnica Town Castle, Plague column in Kremnica. The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Banská Bystrica48 places to see in and around Banská Bystrica, Slovakia: St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Banská Bystrica Castle, Drieňok. Best time: May to October.
- Temples246 places for temples in Slovakia, from St Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude
- SlovakiaBefore travelling to Slovakia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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