Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross and St. Bartholomew in Wrocław, Gothic church in Ostrów Tumski, Wrocław, Poland
The red brick church displays two distinct levels, with the lower St. Bartholomew Church and the upper Holy Cross Church connected by an intricate structural design.
Prince Henry Probus established the church in 1288 as part of a settlement following his political dispute with Bishop Thomas II of Wrocław.
The lower church contains numerous medieval tombs, including the 1341 gravestone of Bishop Nanker and Renaissance sculptures from the 16th century.
The church opens daily for visitors, with separate entrances to the upper level through external stairs and the lower level through ground-level doors.
The building features an unusual architectural solution with two parallel churches stacked vertically, each maintaining independent liturgical functions.
Location: Wrocław
Inception: 1288
Architects: Wiland
Architectural style: Brick Gothic
Made from material: brick
Address: plac Kościelny 1, 50-329 Wrocław, Poland 50-329 Wrocław 50-329 Wrocław
Phone: +48713222574
Website: http://archidiecezja.wroc.pl/parafia.php?id_dek=41&id_par=4
GPS coordinates: 51.11500,17.04389
Latest update: May 10, 2025 18:57
Wroclaw features Gothic churches, market squares, and bridges over the Oder. The city incorporates bronze dwarf statues on its streets, historical museums in palaces, and themed gardens. The center showcases religious structures, a medieval town hall, colorful houses, fountains, and the UNESCO-listed Centennial Hall. The District of Four Denominations groups different places of worship, while green spaces and islands provide areas of relaxation.
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