Mary’s Church on Smolnik on Pohorje

Mary’s Church on Smolnik on Pohorje

The church was built between 1859 and 1861. The building is of the orthogonal shape with an enlarged entrance and a presbytery, it is famous for its exterior due to the emphasized facade with a portal and a bell tower with a pyramidal roof.

Šumik lodge, Ruška lodge (Areh).

Visit.

Lovers of cultural heritage.

By car or bicycle (more demanding route - 11 kilometers).

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