Cerkev sv. Trojice Hrastovlje
Fortified Gothic church from the 15th century in Hrastovlje, with extensive frescoes by Janez iz Kastva (John of Kastav) from 1490 and the famous Dance of Death; visits by arrangement.
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About the museum
The Church of the Holy Trinity stands on a rocky hill in the middle of a high defensive wall on the eastern side of the village of Hrastovlje. The three-nave Romanesque church with a barrel vault and a tall bell tower is decorated with Gothic frescoes from 1490, painted by Janez iz Kastva (John of Kastav). It is surrounded by a 16th-century wall with two defensive towers, built to protect against Turkish raids.
The frescoes show the Creation of the world, the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, scenes of Christ’s Passion, the work of farmers in the different seasons, the apostles, the Coronation of Mary and the Three Kings. The best-known scene is the Dance of Death, which shows the inevitability of death for all estates. The interior of the church was discovered and restored in 1951 by Jože Pohlen.
The village of Hrastovlje, with its stone houses, narrow streets and walls, is entered in the register of immovable cultural heritage as a settlement heritage. In the village there is also the Galerija Jožeta Pohlena (Jože Pohlen Gallery), with sculptures and wash drawings.
Highlights
- Frescoes by Janez iz Kastva (John of Kastav) from 1490
- Dance of Death
- Fortified church with a wall and two defensive towers from the 16th century
- The stone village of Hrastovlje
Permanent exhibition
- Freske v cerkvi sv. Trojice – Gothic frescoes from 1490, including the Dance of Death, the Creation of the world and scenes of Christ’s Passion.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €2students (primary school pupils €1.50) |
| Children & teens | €1.50Primary school pupils. |
| Students & apprentices | €2 |
| Groups (21+ people) | €3 per personGroups of more than 20 people: €3 per person. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free village car park below the Church of the Holy Trinity.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | A prior booking is required for a visit. The village of Hrastovlje can also be visited with the tourist package Hrastovlje – doživetje Istre (Hrastovlje – Experience Istria). |
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