Basilica of St. James, Levoča

Basilica of St. James Bazilika svätého Jakuba
Main altar from the workshop of Master Paul of Levoča, 1517
Coordinates: 49°1′35″N 20°35′21″E / 49.02639°N 20.58917°E / 49.02639; 20.58917
Location	Levoča
Country	Slovakia
Denomination	Catholic
Website	rkc.levoca.sk/k_jakub.html
History
Dedication	James the Apostle
Architecture
Status	Basilica minor
Style	Gothic
Years built	14th century
Administration
Diocese	Spiš
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Inscription	(Unknown Session)
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The Basilica of St. James (Slovak: Bazilika svätého Jakuba) is a Gothic church in Levoča, Prešovský kraj, Slovakia. Building began in the 14th century. It is a Catholic parish church, dedicated to James the Apostle. The interior features several Gothic altars, including as the main altar the world's tallest wooden altar at 18.62 metres (61.1 ft) by the workshop of Master Paul of Levoča, completed in 1517. The church, the second largest in Slovakia, also houses well-preserved furniture and art work. The steeple dates from the 19th century. The church was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Levoča, Spiš Castle and the associated cultural monuments in 2009. It is also a National Monument. In 2015, Pope Francis declared the church a Basilica minor.

Building of the Gothic church began in the centre of Levoča, Kingdom of Hungary in the 14th century. The church dominates the main square of the historic town, together with a Renaissance town hall. It is a Catholic parish church, dedicated to James the Apostle. The interior features several Gothic altars, including as the main altar () the world's tallest wooden altar at 18.62 metres (61.1 ft). It was created by the workshop of Master Paul of Levoča and completed in 1517. The church, the second largest in Slovakia, also houses precious furniture and art work, such as works of the jeweler János Szillassy (). During the Reformation, the church was Protestant from 1544. An organ was built from 1622.