On the left side of the plateau, to the east, stands the dominant Cathedral of St. Mary (Shën Mërisë), which is also the most beautiful building of Svač. It was probably built at the beginning of the 14th century and was in the service of the Franciscans, who had a great religious influence at that time. It was built in the Gothic architectural style with Romanesque elements. Its height and gothic windows are characteristic, as well as the lintel which is stylized with animal heads on the profile. This monumental building was completely preserved until the devastating earthquake in 1979, when a large part of it was destroyed. Next to this cathedral on the south and west side are the ruins of other churches of which only the walls are visible, and were most likely surrounded by tombs.
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