Church of St. Vitus, Bizeljsko
| Address | Bošt 13, 8259 Bizeljsko |
The branch church on a scenic hill in Janeževa Gorca, built in the 16th century and renovated in 1738, features a rectangular nave, a three-sided presbytery, and a bell tower, surrounded by a defensive wall due to Turkish invasions.
The branch church stands on a scenic hill (357 m) amidst vineyards in Janeževa Gorca, offering a beautiful view over the Dramlje Valley and the Bizeljsko Hills. The church was probably built in the 16th century and renovated in 1738 (as indicated by the date on the portal).
Later, a bell tower was added to the western part of the nave. The rectangular nave and traditionally three-sided presbytery are barrel vaulted. The nave is characterized by prominently expressed pilasters. Due to Turkish invasions, the church was surrounded by a defensive wall in the modern era.
In addition to the main altar dedicated to St. Vitus, there is also a side altar of St. Roch on the left side, to whom people likely turned and prayed during times of plague epidemics.