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Church of St. Barbara (Žilina), Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Church of St. Barbara (Žilina) is a Roman Catholic monastery church and national cultural monument in the city of Žilina, Žilina district, Slovakia. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. It has articles in 3 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 monastery church and national cultural monument in the city of Žilina, Žilina district, Slovakia · Temples
- Where
- Slovakia · J. M. Hurbana 342/14, 01001, Žilina
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 162 km as the crow flies
- Website
- dominikani.sk
- Coordinates
- 49.2254, 18.7387
What it is and where
Church of St. Barbara (Žilina) is a Roman Catholic monastery church and national cultural monument in the city of Žilina, Žilina district, Slovakia. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Žilina, where this site lists 40 more places to see, 997 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.2254, 18.7387; the nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 162 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 St. Barbara (Žilina) is May to October.
- JanPossible8:25
- FebPossible9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:29
- MayBest time15:06
- JunBest time16:00
- JulBest time15:38
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible8:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. 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
- Rosenfeldov palácBuilding in Žilina, Slovakia93 m
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, ŽilinaChurch in Žilina, Slovakia205 m
- Povážie museumMuseum in Žilina, Slovakia1.2 km
- Budatín CastleCastle in Slovakia1.2 km
- Farma ŽirafaWith kids · Wildlife1.4 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 St. Barbara (Žilina)?
It is a Roman Catholic monastery church and national cultural monument in the city of Žilina, Žilina district, Slovakia. It has articles in 3 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 St. Barbara (Žilina)?
May to October. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h.
How do you get to Church of St. Barbara (Žilina)?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 162 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 Rosenfeldov palác, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Žilina, Povážie museum. The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Žilina40 places to see in and around Žilina, Slovakia: Budatín Castle, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Žilina, Strečno Castle. 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Church of St. Barbara (Žilina) on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.