Virgin Mary Queen of the Peace church in Bydgoszcz, Gothic brick church in Bernardyńska street, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Virgin Mary Queen of the Peace church is a Gothic brick building on Bernardyńska street with Renaissance elements and a stellar vaulted nave. Red brick walls are decorated with ornamental tombstones from the 17th century visible inside.
An earlier chapel on this site was completed in 1485 as a church dedicated to Saint George, but lightning destroyed it in 1545. Reconstruction took place between 1552 and 1557, creating the structure we see today.
The church is named after a form of Mary's veneration and reflects the deep connection between the Bernardine order and the local community. The main altar displays religious artworks that visitors can view today.
The building is regularly open for religious services and maintains extended hours for visitors interested in exploring its architecture. Guided tours are available for those wanting to learn more about its interior details.
Renovation work in 1999 uncovered underground crypts beneath the church containing burials of clergymen and prominent citizens from earlier centuries. These hidden chambers revealed new insights into the local community's past.
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