Ruiny kościoła św. Antoniego w Jałówce, Church ruins in Jalowka, Poland
These remains of an early 20th-century church display brick walls, columns, and Gothic arches set within an older stone boundary wall bordered by linden trees. The structure once held three interior naves and shows the core architectural elements from its original design.
Construction began in 1910 with an initial Romanesque design, but shifted to Neo-Gothic style during building. German forces heavily damaged the structure and destroyed the tower during their 1944 retreat.
The site draws visitors each year for Saint Anthony's Day, when locals gather at a simple outdoor altar to pray. This annual custom keeps a connection to the spiritual history that once animated the building.
The monument sits on Lesna Street in Jalowka and is easy to reach for visitors exploring the area. Conservation work completed in 2017 stabilized the structures and made the ruins safe for public viewing.
The original Romanesque design by architect B. A. Sroka from Grodno was fundamentally altered during construction work. The final Neo-Gothic version with its three-nave layout became something quite different from what was initially planned.
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