The Church of Mary of the snows in the city of Balti Photo: the Church of Mary of the snows in the city of Balti

The Church of St. Mary of the Snow in the city of Balti is one of the finest examples of Baroque art in Northern Croatia. The first mention of the Church occurs in 1676 (it is referred to as the chapel). The Church was built in two years by order of Elizabeth Keglevich, widow of count Georg Keglevich.

The Church looks simple: one-storey building, surrounded by a stone wall was built near it a chapel and sacristy, and on the West facade rises the tower. Particular emphasis is placed on the main entrance of the Church, lined with wrought iron.

Despite the simplicity of the structure and symmetrical architecture, the interior of the Church is of special interest for lovers of Baroque art. The Church preserved the old gilded wooden furniture, Baroque lamps and sculptures, and wall paintings.

Particularly impressive is the five magnificent Baroque altars and frescoes preserved on the arches and ceilings of the nave. This is not surprising, because the frescoes were made by the famous painter of Austrian origin, a monk Ivan Rangera.

German art historian Arthur Schneider calls the Church of Mary of the snows in the city of Balti jewel among surviving examples of Baroque art.

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