Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

In the center of Berehove stands the strikingly beautiful Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It is one of the city’s most beautiful buildings, and it is already more than 900 years old. It was built in the XI century, which was established thanks to several supporting stones used in the construction. On one of them is the date — “1100”.

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Over the years of its existence, the church has suffered much destruction. One of the greatest was in 1241. After the Tatar attack, the church was partially destroyed. It was restored only in 1418. The renovated building acquired features of Gothic architecture, whose characteristic features include pointed windows, high portals and ornaments.

The modern Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is the pride of the people of Berehove. And although the building stands on the same square as the no less beautiful building of the Ferenc Rakoczi II Transcarpathian Hungarian Institute and the palace of Prince Gabor Bethlen, it is an equally valuable and historically important decoration.

Interesting facts:

• According to legend, the church was founded thanks to a shepherd who found a jug filled with gold on this site. In gratitude, the temple was built with this money.
• The temple was destroyed and rebuilt many times. It is believed that at first it was built in the Romanesque style.
• In front of the church entrance stands a monument to the founder of the Hungarian state — King Saint Stephen.