The Wooden articular church of Hronsek is a Renaissance church dating from 1726. Its interior is original: the paintings, the bell and the organ all date from the 18th century. Since 2008, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral was built between 1695 and 1715 as a Jesuit church. In 1773, the Jesuits had to leave the church because the Jesuit order was abolished by Pope Clement XIV. In 1776, the church finally became a cathedral. In 1844, the church was enlarged and the façade was given two towers, between which a neo-classical main portal with four columns was built. In 1880, the onion domes were replaced by balustrades. In the 1970s, the interior was completely remodelled and given a new colour scheme, as was the façade.
The Synagogue in Banská Štiavnica is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1893. The synagogue was rebuilt after 1989 and in 2014. In use until 1941, this brick synagogue now serves as a factory.
The Synagogue in Brezno is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1902 by architect Alois Payerberger. The synagogue underwent reparations in 1930, 1996 and 2016. In use until 1942, this brick synagogue in the Neo-Moorish style now serves as a cultural centre.
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