Basilica of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Gietrzwałd
Basilica of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Gietrzwałd, Catholic sanctuary in Gietrzwałd, Poland
The brick basilica features a neo-Gothic architectural design with a Latin cross layout, high tower, galleries, and presbytery with a crypt.
The first documented church at this location was consecrated in 1500, replacing an earlier wooden chapel destroyed during the Teutonic Wars.
The basilica gained recognition following the 1877 Marian apparitions, where two local girls reported receiving messages from the Virgin Mary in Polish.
The basilica complex includes a religious art museum, pilgrim accommodation facilities, and a spring where visitors collect water for religious purposes.
The church holds the distinction of being the site of the only Vatican-approved Marian apparitions in Poland, officially recognized in 1977.
Location: Gietrzwałd
Architects: Arnold Güldenpfennig
Made from material: brick
Website: http://sanktuariummaryjne.pl
GPS coordinates: 53.74801,20.23605
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:06
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