All Saints church in Bobowa, church building in Bobowa, Poland
All Saints church in Bobowa is a stone building from the late 14th century located in the town of Bobowa in Lesser Poland. It has a simple rectangular hall with a three-sided altar area, a tower with a pointed roof, and exterior supports called buttresses reinforcing its walls.
The church was built in the late 14th century with its first written mention appearing in 1412. In 1529, the bishop of Krakow gave it special college church status, though it served Lutheran worshippers from 1561 to 1592 before returning to Catholic use.
The name honors all saints and reflects its role as a place of worship for the community. The church remains central to local life, serving as a gathering space for religious celebrations and marking important moments in people's lives.
The church is easy to locate thanks to its tall tower visible from various points around town and its central position in Bobowa. Keep in mind that this is an active place of worship, so visiting hours may be connected to service times and religious activities.
The church houses a remarkable painting titled 'The Crucifixion' by Jacek Malczewski, painted with anatomical precision depicting a dying man after the artist witnessed a death in a hospital. Despite its artistic value, the work was moved several times because visitors found it disturbing.
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