Sacral Heritage of Rogatec

In Rogatec and its surroundings, you can find numerous churches and other monuments of religious heritage:

• the Parish Church of St. Jernej,

• the Succursal Church of St. Hijacinta,

• the Succursal Church of St. Jurij,

• the Succursal Church of St. Donat,

• the Succursal Church of St. Rok,

• the Cross on Donačka Gora, and more.

Parish Church of St. Jernej

The Church of St. Jernej in Rogatec stands in the northern part of the town on an elevated terrace and is an impressive Baroque building with a rich history and architectural features. Among its highlights are the frescoes, altars, and pulpit. Its interior is adorned with masterfully painted frescoes attributed to the Austrian painter Josef Ferdinand Fromiller, which have been restored several times over the centuries.

The church houses several altars, some of them created by renowned masters such as Štefan Mersi and Jožef Straub, while the pulpit is considered one of the most beautiful works in the church. The organ, built in 1743, adds to the rich ecclesiastical atmosphere, while the Stations of the Cross and double nativity scenes enrich its religious and cultural value.

Beyond its spiritual role, the church is also an important historical and cultural monument, giving Rogatec a distinctive identity.

SUCCURSAL CHURCH OF ST. HIJACINTA

The Succursal Church of St. Hijacinta in Rogatec, built between 1730 and 1738, is the work of Jožef Hoffer. It stands on a hill above the Church of St. Jernej. The church interior is Baroque, featuring a large central altar, two side altars, and a richly decorated pulpit.

The Stations of the Cross, erected in 1771, once formed part of the path leading to the church, but most of the chapels have since decayed. After a long period of neglect, restorations began in the 19th century; however, the church truly revived only after major 20th-century restorations, which protected it from further deterioration. Today, it is mainly used for funeral ceremonies and is preserved as an important cultural monument.

ŠPORN CHAPEL

Located above the upper part of the old cemetery in Rogatec, the chapel contains the tomb of the Berlis family and is known as the Šporn Chapel. Address: Slomškova ulica 30, 3252 Rogatec