Saint Bartholomew church in Poręba Wielka

The Saint Bartholomew church features timber-frame construction covered with shingles, incorporating a rectangular nave and a narrower presbytery with three-sided end.

Built between 1502 and 1506 under the patronage of Count Zygmunt Porębski, secretary to King Zygmunt Stary, the church received its consecration in 1509.

The interior contains Rococo furnishings from the 18th century, including altars with Virgin Mary imagery, a carved pulpit, and painted organ prospects.

The church maintains its religious function while requiring regular maintenance to preserve its wooden structure against weather conditions and natural deterioration.

A chapel near the church sits atop an ancient tree trunk, protected by a traditional shingle roof characteristic of regional architecture.

Location: Poręba Wielka, Oświęcim County

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 50.00830,19.28290

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:12