The apparitions occurred monthly between August 1990 and August 1995.
In 2008, the site was officially declared a place of pilgrimage by the Greek Catholic Archbishop of Prešov.
The location on Zvir Mountain was a relatively obscure forest clearing before the reported visions.
The interior of the original cabin is preserved in its near-original state to maintain the atmosphere of the reported events.
It is one of the few recognized Marian shrines in the world situated in a high-altitude mountain forest setting.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Litmanová is a Marian pilgrimage site located on Zvir Mountain in the Pieniny range of eastern Slovakia. It became a site of religious significance following alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary to two local girls, Ivetka Korčáková and Katka Češelková, starting in 1990. The site features a small wooden log cabin where the apparitions reportedly took place and a larger open-air altar designed for mass gatherings. It is under the jurisdiction of the Greek Catholic Church, specifically the Archeparchy of Prešov. Thousands of pilgrims visit during the main annual feast held on the first Sunday after the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos in August. The surrounding area includes a cross and a spring of water, which visitors often associate with spiritual healing. The shrine remains an active place of worship with regular liturgical celebrations.
The viewpoint overlooking the Pieniny Mountains from the open-air altar area.
Wear sturdy hiking shoes as the final approach to the shrine involves a walk on an unpaved forest trail.
Bring a bottle to collect water from the nearby spring.
Check the local Greek Catholic liturgical calendar online before visiting to see if a pilgrimage or mass is scheduled.
Do not attempt to drive your personal vehicle all the way to the shrine entrance, as restricted access applies to the final forest path.
Access to the main site can be difficult during heavy winter snow; the most active period is from May through September.
Modest dress is required; shoulders and knees should be covered. Maintain silence within the cabin and surrounding prayer areas.
