Saint Florian church in Żnin, Gothic church in Żnin, Poland.
Description
Saint Florian Church is a Gothic building featuring cylindrical staircase turrets, buttressed walls, and brick exterior laid in Gothic bond pattern. The interior is organized as a three-nave hall oriented toward the east.
History
An original Romanesque structure dating to the 11th century was torn down in the early 14th century, with some elements recycled into the new Gothic design. This rebuilding was part of a broader transformation of the sacred building during that era.
Culture
The church displays late Gothic carvings showing the Crucifixion alongside altarpieces that blend Baroque and Classicist art forms. These works reflect how different artistic traditions came together within the building over time.
Practical
The building operates as an active place of worship with regular services held in its interior hall. Visitors can typically move freely through the space during visiting hours to observe both the architecture and artistic elements.
Did you know?
During the Swedish invasion, the building was repurposed as a stable, showing how sacred spaces were converted during wartime. A fire in 1692 caused the Gothic vaulted ceiling to collapse, demonstrating the fragility of historic structures when faced with such damage.
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