Church of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, Sunger

The Sunger village is located in the municipality of Merkopal in Gorski Kotar, a mountainous region in Nord-west Croatia famous for its ski resorts, woods, and caves. The Chapel was built and dedicated to Cyril and Methodius in 1863 thousand years after the Moravian Mission was celebrated. Since then, the two Slavic saints have been patrons not only of the village church but also of the community of Sunger.

About this building

This site is part of the European Cultural Itinerary of Saints Cyril and Methodius. More information: https://www.cyril-methodius.cz/cyril-and-methodius-heritage/

Key Features

  • Architecture

Visitors information

  • Level access to the main areas
  • Car park at the building

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