Church of St. Vitus on Šentviška Gora

The Church of St. Vitus on Šentviška Gora was first mentioned in 1689 in Valvasor’s records, but its architecture suggests that it is much older. The church stands on top of a hill, oriented towards the east, and likely originally formed part of a larger church complex together with the Church of St. John the Evangelist, which once stood nearby.

The oldest part of the church consists of a rectangular, flat-ceilinged nave and a semi-circular apse, which date back to the second half of the 13th century. In the early 19th century, a bell tower was added to the western side, and two new windows were made, while the original window openings were bricked up. The exterior of the church is adorned with preserved Romanesque windows, especially on the southern side of the apse, which testify to its ancient origins. The interior is simple, with a flat wooden ceiling, and the side altar mensas have been preserved. However, only two angel figures remain from the original equipment.

The church is a valuable example of the transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic style and is considered one of the rare remaining examples of Romanesque architecture in this area. Due to its architectural and historical significance, the Church of St. Vitus is an important local cultural monument.