The Ruins of the Pauline Monastery in Gombasek

The ruins of the former monastery are located in the center of Gombasek, which is part of the village of Slavec. The first written mention of the monastery dates back to 1371. The Pauline monastery, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was founded by Ladislav Četneky around 1350. The Paulines, who wore white habits from 1342, had the motto SOLUS CUM DEO SOLO (To be alone only with God).

The monastery church was single-nave with a polygonal presbytery and Gothic decoration. The monastery operated until 1555, when, during the Reformation, the monks were expelled by Juraj Bebek, who converted the building into a Renaissance fortress. In 1566, the monastery was occupied by the imperial army, and the Paulines never returned.

Parts of the foundation walls and fragments of the church walls up to about 8 meters high have been preserved from the monastery complex. After archaeological research in 2018, a bell tower was built, which also serves as a lookout tower. New paths, benches, an entrance gate, and information boards were added. An interesting feature is the “window into the past,” which allows tourists to see what the monastery once looked like.

In the nearby manor house, which serves as a museum, finds from the monastery are exhibited. The entire area is maintained by OZ Sine Metu, the organizer of the Gombasek Summer Camp and owner of the Gombasek area.

Information taken from:
https://www.slovensky-kras.eu/info/kam-za-pamiatkami/ruiny-pavlinskeho-klastora-v-gombaseku-gombaszogi-palos-monostor/