For many years, in the historic town hall of Levoča is located a painting of a young, somewhat dreamy woman. It pictures a lady in white, with a red scarf draped over her shoulders, her eyes staring into the distance, with one hand calling someone, the other inserting a key into a lock on the door - unusual appearance.
Yes it's her - White Lady of Levoča. A lady, who betrayed the city. Caught in the most delicate moment of betrayal. Only her sees who is she calling in, only she knows why she betrays. Legend says it all, which is by its strong story often equated with reality.
For many years, the picture decorated the city hall hallway in Levoča. Not in situated in Levoča walls, in its original location, but in the museum, which was founded in 1886.
Many visitors are attracted by her - glorious, unforgettable and legendary inhabitant of free royal city of Levoča - Juliana Korponayová Géciová.
She doesnt go to the walls at night to scare anyone. Her long story resonates among lovers of history, and rigt at the historical town hall in Levoča you can recognize and reveal the facts of her hard life.
Nearby the historical town hall stands a small house, which conceals another story. It is talking about the life and work of master carver, who is recognized by the whole world. From beneath his hands came well a great work known as the highest altar in the world - Altar of St. Jacob located in the temple in Levoča.
Where and how he lived, who was this man, craftsman and artist, whose full name we do not even know, although his works are admired throughout the world? On these questions, you will learn the answers right in the House of carver Paul of Levoča.
Spiš Museum in Levoča represents three expositions of the city history and art of the region from the Gothic to the presence. The expositions are located in one of the most interesting buildings of Levoča square and all are part of the registration in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2010.
Spiš Museum in Levoča also manages one of the largest castles - Spiš Castle. Above the town Spišské Podhradie majestically stand the castle walls, which gradually emerged already in the period before the Tartar invasion (1241).
Spiš Castle attracts not only by its architecture and history but also offers a glimpse into contemporary life. Castle kitchen, chapel of St. Elizabeth, torture chamber or climbing stairs carved in the walls of the castle tower belong to the most interesting parts of the visit of the historic center of Spiš.
Come, see and try a taste of history! Spiš Museum is always the right choice.
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Spiš Museum Levoča
Námestie Majstra Pavla 40
054 01 Levoča
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Artice Author: PhDr. Dáša Uharčeková Pavúková