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submitted through Rob Raeside, 22 July 1999
Situated in Eastern Slovakia, 25km from Poprad, Levoča is an attractive
historic town that is easily visited from Poprad or any of the High Tatras
towns. During the 14th & 15th C. Levoca was a major trade center in
Central Europe; however from the 17th C onward its importance waned. Now
a small quiet local town, its rich heritage is visible only in the medieval
architecture of the central area. Home of the famed wood carver Master
Pavel, many of his works can be seen in several of the buildings on the
main square.
Jarig Bakker.
levoc.jpg)
from Ralf Hartemink's
site.
The arms are based on the oldest known seal of the city, which dates
from the late 15th century, but are most likely older. Older seals, however,
show St. Jacob and his symbol, the shell. The present arms were granted
in 1550, and the city at the time applied for renewal of its historical
arms. The cross is the old arms of Hungary.
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