Catholic church and monastery (Fülek / Fiľakovo)

Slovakia / Banskobystricky / Filakovo / Fülek / Fiľakovo
 church, monastery, Roman Catholic church
Roman-Catholic church
The original church with Franciscian Monastery from 1513 was in 1554 - 1593 changed to Turkish temple. In 1682 it was destroyed. The church was rebuilt in 1694 - 1727 by István Koháry II. Its present form is from 1728. The baroque interior of the church is richly decorated. The tower is situated uncharacteristically on its north-eastern side.
Franciscian Monastery
The monastery is connected with the north-western side of the church. The building has two floors. On the yard one can find the tombstones from the old Turkish cemetery.
Franciscan friars had significantly influenced the spiritual life of the town.
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Coordinates:   48°16'10"N   19°49'26"E
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