Basilica in Szczepanów, church building in Szczepanów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
The Basilica in Szczepanów is a red brick building with Gothic features including a two-bay chancel and corner buttresses throughout its structure. The interior and exterior consistently display Gothic architectural elements and details.
The building was constructed in 1470 with support from chronicler Jan Długosz, Cardinal Zbigniew Oleśnicki, and the Melsztyński family who funded the project. Their backing made this construction possible.
The basilica is dedicated to Mary Magdalena and Saint Stanislaus, reflecting local religious traditions that shape how the place is used and understood today. These dedications remain central to its role in the community.
The basilica functions as an active Catholic church with regular services and is registered as a cultural monument under the designation A-321. Visitors should be aware that worship services occur throughout the year.
The original structure connects to a newer neo-gothic church built between 1907 and 1914 through a partially demolished northern wall. This unusual junction shows how the site evolved over centuries.
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