Photo Album
Photo Album contains pictures of places and people
of interest to the Ballek/Balleck Clan.
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of interest to the Ballek/Balleck Clan.
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Although the first written document stating the existence of the parish was in 1397, art historians are setting the origin of the wooden chapel to the first half of the 15th century.
The interior of the chapel was recreated in the mid 17th century.
Many paintings are dated from the 1650's.
The interior of the chapel was recreated in the mid 17th century.
Many paintings are dated from the 1650's.
It was again professionally restored between the years 1899 and 1927.
The Catholic in Tvrdosin/Krasna
Horka, Slovakia
Horka, Slovakia
Portion of the ceiling in the Church.
Back view of the
Church on a rainy day
Church on a rainy day
Many Balleks are
buried in this cemetery.
buried in this cemetery.
This Gothic church is the oldest conserved building in Tvrdosin.
Altar of the Gothic church.
Part of the walls and ceiling of the Gothic church
Gate/Belfry
Part of the original fortifications of the city
Part of the original fortifications of the city
Looking up at the intricate designs on the Gothic ceiling.
Looking toward the village of Tvrdosin
and Krasna Horka.
and Krasna Horka.
Street in Krasna Horka, Slovakia
A part of the interior wall of the chapel
The Ballek name appears on numerous headstomes here.
Tvrdosin
the village consists of the previous neighboring villages of Krasna Horka and Medvedzie. The surround area has hills and highlands, and is 556 meters above sea level. It is mentioned in a document dated 11 Aug 1265 by Bela IV. In modern times, during W2 the village experienced hard times especially 1944-45 when insurgent troops fought the German army, and again in March 1945 when the area was liberated by the Russian army.
the village consists of the previous neighboring villages of Krasna Horka and Medvedzie. The surround area has hills and highlands, and is 556 meters above sea level. It is mentioned in a document dated 11 Aug 1265 by Bela IV. In modern times, during W2 the village experienced hard times especially 1944-45 when insurgent troops fought the German army, and again in March 1945 when the area was liberated by the Russian army.