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A unique carved wooden nativity scene is located in the vestibule of the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius in the center of Terchová. Terchov folk carver Štefan Hanuliak, figurine caster Jozef Holúb and movement mechanic Štefan Krištofík realized their idea and installed it in the church of St. Cyril and Methodius beautiful moving nativity scene.

Wooden Bethlehem, Terchová

A unique carved wooden nativity scene is located in the vestibule of the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius in the center of Terchová. Terchov folk carver Štefan Hanuliak, figurine caster Jozef Holúb and movement mechanic Štefan Krištofík realized their idea and installed it in the church of St. Cyril and Methodius beautiful moving nativity scene.

The masterpiece is divided into three parts. The first is represented by the "old" Terchová with its crafts and characteristic color, the second by the birth of Jesus "modest" Bethlehem, and the third by the "luxurious" Jerusalem.

Over time, plastic figures were replaced by carved linden wood figures. Every year something new is added to the Terchová nativity scene, religious scenes from Bethlehem and Jerusalem are added, and the atmosphere of Terchová is complemented by new folk crafts and workshops by masters.

Every year, visitors can admire something new at the nativity scene. Gradually, religious scenes from Bethlehem and Jerusalem are added, the atmosphere of historic Terchová is evoked by other folk crafts and workshops of masters. The local carvers also sounded the wooden nativity scene, so you can also listen to typical Terchová music. The nativity scene in Terchová is the second largest in Slovakia, after the nativity scene in Rajecká Lesná.

Opening Hours

In summer, the nativity scene is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00.

In winter it is open from 08:00 to 17:00.

Source: Drevený Betlehém (1.9.2021)
Updated on: 1.9.2021

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Wooden Bethlehem, Terchová
Terchová
Region: Žilinský
District: Žilina
Area: Horné Považie
 49.25806, 19.03161

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