Former Cistercian Abbey in Oliwa
Former Cistercian Abbey in Oliwa, Cistercian abbey in Oliwa district, Gdańsk, Poland
The abbey complex features monumental Gothic architecture with two symmetric towers flanking the main entrance and extensive religious decorations throughout the building.
Founded in 1185 by Duke Sobieslaw I of Pomerania, the abbey experienced multiple destructions by Prussians, Brandenburgers, Teutonic Knights, and Swedes until 1831.
The religious complex maintains regular Catholic masses and ceremonies in its cathedral, continuing an 800-year tradition of religious services for the local community.
Visitors can access the abbey grounds daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with guided tours available in Polish and English at the information desk.
The abbey contains an organ with 7876 pipes and 110 registers, which produces sounds of instruments, human voices, and natural phenomena.
Location: Gdańsk
Inception: 1185
Founders: Sobieslaw I, Duke of Pomerania
GPS coordinates: 54.41054,18.55886
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:29
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