It is visited by thousands of pilgrims not only from Slovakia but also from abroad.
The town Šaštín-Stráže is known abroad as a pilgrim site where people came to see the statue of the Virgin Mary. Pope Urban VIII confirmed the statutes of the place. The Pauline order acquired the statue in 1733 and decided to built the pilgrim church and monastery in Šaštín.
The church was built in the Baroque style and consecrated at the presence of Empress Maria Theresa, Emperor Franz I of Lotharingia. The statue of the Virgin Mary of Seven Grievances was moved to the main altar made of red marble. The church has six side altars with paintings of J. L. Kracker, it is 62 meters (203.41 feet) long, 26 meters (85.3 feet) high, and 23 meters (75.45 feet) wide.
Its main nave is 13 meters (42.65 feet) wide. Arcaded corridor connects the southern side of the church with monastery. The monastic building has three tracts and on the fourth side there is basilica. Pope Paul VI promoted the church of the Virgin Mary of Seven Grievances to basilica minor, the first in Slovakia.
My Guide Slovakia, an informative and user-friendly online guide, was created for all those interested in the Slovakia region.
Used daily by travellers, tourists, residents and locals, powered by Local Experts, our site reaches the people who are your potential customers.
Bear watching Slovakia offers guided Tours to see bears in their natural environment in High Tatras accompanied by a local wildlife expert.
Do you love wine? This tour is for you! We invite you to picturesque small town of Modra, just a short trip from Bratislava, to our boutique winery. Try fine wines that you can find only in the country's best wine bars, each made with love and passion.
Admire the Slovakian High Tatras mountains and the charming town of Zakopane and the mountain Spa resort of Chochołow on this day trip to Bachledka Treetop Trail from Krakow.
Explore beutiful Slovakian capital Bratislava, with a local tour guide
Walk along an elevated path through the treetops and admire stunning views of the Tatra Mountains. Visit the beautiful city of Zakopane and walk down the notorious Krupówki Street as you explore.
Experience the beauty of the Tatra Mountains from the treetops in Poronin, then immerse yourself in the rich highlander culture of Zakopane with traditional cuisine, folk music, and local crafts.
Explore charming villages, historic sites, and scenic landscapes on this day trip to Wachau Valley from Vienna. Learn about the area's culture and history, enjoy wine tastings, and try local products.
Take a day out of your holiday in Vienna to explore the Hungarian capital Budapest. Visit famous Hungarian sights such as the Opera House and Parliament Building.
Learn about Hungarian history on a guided tour along the Danube Bend. Explore the towns of Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre, enjoy a short visit to Slovakia, and return to Budapest by bus or boat.
My Guide Slovakia is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides.
We are now in 180+ Destinations and Growing. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our Website Business Opportunity.
Filter Events by Sub-Category
Please select a Date first.
