Levoča Old Town
Levoča, Slovakia
A walled medieval town square lined with Renaissance burgher houses, with the Gothic church of St James and its tall wooden altar at the centre. Park outside the walls and walk in; the church is best visited in the morning.
Levoča was first mentioned in 1249 and grew into a trading town with German settlers. The town is ringed by medieval defensive walls about 2.5 kilometres long and, since 2009, has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Spiš Castle (inscribed in 1993). The large market square is surrounded by Renaissance houses, among them the former town hall, now a museum, and the Thurzo House.
St James's Church, dating from the 14th century, holds the high altar by Master Paul. At 18.6 metres it is regarded as the tallest late-Gothic wooden winged altar and was completed around 1510. In all, the church has ten altars from the 15th and 16th centuries. Allow two to three hours for a walk around the town. A museum devoted to Master Paul stands near the church.
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- Levoča, Slovakia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.0254, 20.5885
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Slovakia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Levočská dolinaCampsite3 km from Levoča Old TownTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Farma OdoricaCampsite4 km from Levoča Old Town
- Autocamp ČINGOVMotorhome stopover11 km from Levoča Old TownMotorhomes
- Autocamping PodlesokCampsite17 km from Levoča Old TownTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- DedinkyCampsite23 km from Levoča Old TownTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
- Kemp TatranecCampsite25 km from Levoča Old TownTentsCaravans
All campsites in Slovakia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Levoča Old Town?
Levoča Old Town is in Levoča, Slovakia, at GPS 49.0254, 20.5885. It is about 22 km from Poprad.
Can you camp near Levoča Old Town?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Levočská dolina, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Levoča Old Town?
Places worth a stop nearby: Spiš Castle (13 km), Suchá Belá Gorge (16 km), Kežmarok Castle (17 km) and Dobšiná Ice Cave (27 km).
When is the best time to visit Levoča Old Town?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)