The Church of the Heart of Jesus, Bane

The Church of the Heart of Jesus in the village of Bane looks like a real miracle against the background of a juicy Transcarpathian nature. This white-stone Protestant church with a tower-bell tower and spire, crowned with a star, immediately attracts attention. It is even more interesting when you learn the local legend that it is here that the secret of the heart of Jesus is kept.

The name of the village is also very unusual. From the Italian language, Benet is translated as "good." It's very similar to reality, the village is really nice. The fact is that most ethnic Uzbeks live here. Therefore, there is something to think about - where in the Ugric village, once called as Dobrosila, an Italian name arose.

Unfortunately, the more ancient wooden version of the church has not survived to our days. The first mention of it occurs back in 1333.What can be seen in its place, was built a little later - at the end of the 14th century. Of great interest are its small windows of a massive tower, which are very similar to loopholes, as well as small lancet windows. Apparently, the temple was also a defensive structure.

Currently, the restored church of the Heart of Jesus, to which the Hungarian masters returned almost the original Gothic style, is in force.