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Near Senice, between the villages of Rybky and Oreská, is the largest cross in our territory. The millennium (jubilee) cross recalls since 2000 Jubilee anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. Due to its monumentality, it cannot be overlooked.

Millennium Cross

Near Senice, between the villages of Rybky and Oreská, is the largest cross in our territory. The millennium (jubilee) cross recalls since 2000 Jubilee anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. Due to its monumentality, it cannot be overlooked.

The cross stands majestically along the road that leads from the village of Rybky to the village of Oreské. So if you have decided to visit these parts, or just walk around, we highly recommend visiting this church monument. It is a very interesting and quiet place, which stretches on a landscaped, large meadow near the asphalt. The cross lies on a gentle hill (Virovská hill) and you can see the surroundings nicely from here.

It is very easy to get to the cross. In principle, it is located between 4 villages - Smrdáky, Rybky, Rohov and Oreské. Depending on which side of the world you came from then you need to choose a path. By car, it is the easiest. You can also go here on foot or by bike. Due to the fact that there is no marked hiking trail, you will have to come to terms with the fact that you will follow the road for cars.

This majestic cross was built and consecrated in 2000 to the glory of Jesus Christ on the occasion of the jubilee of his birth. The cross measures 27 meters and the span of his arms is 9 meters. It is therefore considered the largest cross in Slovakia. Inside the cross is a small chapel measuring 4x4 meters. The chapel is dedicated to God's mercy. Inside the chapel is a replica of St. Faustines. Holy Masses are also held very sporadically at the chapel, especially during Easter.

At the point where the arms of the cross intersect, there is a symbol of the jubilee year of the Lord 2000 with a diameter of 2 meters from the front and back. It is a relief with five doves of different colors, which symbolize 5 different continents. You can notice the inscription "Christ yesterday, today, forever" around the perimeter of the symbol. In 2009, the area around the cross was modified and the access path to it was supplemented by stops at the Cross Road. These stops are symbolized by 14 simple crosses.

Source: Planet Slovakia

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Transport: By foot, By bike, By car
Parking: Free parking nearby


Suitable for: Families with childrens, Elderly, Cyclists, Young, Adults
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Updated on: 27.1.2022
Source: Planet Slovakia

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Website: obecrybky.sk/
Millennium Cross
vrch Virovská
Rybky
Region: Trnavský
District: Senica
Area: Záhorie
 48.72724, 17.31849

Altitude: 291 m

vrch Virovská
Rybky

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