Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad Church

Neo-Gothic co-cathedral in Poprad with tall spire

Poprad's co-cathedral anchors the town beneath the High Tatras; tourists often visit the church before heading into mountain trails, cable cars and ski areas.

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Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad at a Glance#

Address: Námestie sv. Egídia (St. Egidius Square), Poprad, Prešov Region, Slovakia

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How to Get to Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad#

Poprad is served by regular trains on the Žilina-Košice line; the co-cathedral sits in the town centre a short walk (5-8 minutes) from Poprad-Tatry railway station. The main bus stops in town are similarly close - aim for Námestie sv. Egídia or the train station and walk toward the Old Town.

Tips for Visiting Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad#

  • Attend a mass or a concert if the schedule aligns - the acoustics in Central European co-cathedrals often surprise.
  • The church sits close to Poprad's Tatra Express platforms; pair a visit with a day trip to the High Tatras.
  • Look up at the spire from the square: the best decorative stonework is high and easier to appreciate with binoculars or a zoom lens.

Best Time to Visit Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad#

Poprad's co-cathedral is best visited outside the peak mountain-season crowds; combine it with a Tatra excursion.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Warm days; ideal for combining town visits with hikes into the Tatras.
Winter
December-February · -5-5°C
Snow frames the co-cathedral's spire and makes for dramatic photographs, though services can be icy.

Weather & Climate near Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad#

Climate

Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (610 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -8° - 0° -8° 27 mm overcast 96% 2.9 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h
February Poor -7° - 2° -7° 24 mm overcast 95% 3.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.9h
March Acceptable -3° - 6° -2° 29 mm overcast 91% 3.2 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 1° - 12° 4° 50 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.6h
May Good 6° - 17° 12° 76 mm overcast 82% 2.9 m/s 1.1 high 15.2h
June Good 9° - 20° 14° 93 mm overcast 81% 2.7 m/s 1.4 high 16.0h
July Very Good 10° - 22° 16° 79 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.7 m/s 1.4 high 15.6h
August Excellent 9° - 22° 16° 69 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.4 m/s 1.2 high 14.2h
September Good 6° - 18° 12° 52 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.4h
October Good 2° - 12° 5° 43 mm partly cloudy 88% 2.7 m/s 0.3 low 10.6h
November Poor -3° - 5° -2° 39 mm overcast 93% 2.8 m/s 0.1 low 8.9h
December Poor -6° - 1° -7° 29 mm overcast 95% 2.9 m/s 0.1 low 8.0h