Peace Church in Jawor

The Peace Church in Jawor is a large wooden sanctuary built from timber, straw, and clay with three main halls and multiple balconies stacked above the ground level. Its interior walls are covered with painted biblical scenes, and it houses an ornate Baroque altar in the center.

Following the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, Protestants gained permission to build this sanctuary, which architect Albrecht von Säbisch completed between 1654 and 1655. The church represents the restoration of religious freedom after a period when such gatherings were forbidden.

This sanctuary represents a gathering place for Protestant faith and community life over centuries, where people came together for worship and shared moments. The interior reveals how worshippers arranged themselves, with separate sections and galleries showing different social roles of that era.

Access to the interior is available during the warmer months, with different hours on weekdays and weekends. Checking opening times before your visit is helpful, as schedules may shift with the seasons.

Only two such churches from this period survive anywhere in the world, making this location exceptionally rare. The building was constructed with remarkable craftsmanship using only wooden joints without a single nail.

Location: Jawor

Inception: 1655

Architectural style: Baroque

Made from material: wood

Part of: Churches of Peace

Opening Hours: April-October: Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; April-October: Sunday 12:00-17:00

GPS coordinates: 51.05396,16.18901

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04