Cathedral Basilica of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tarnów
Cathedral Basilica of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tarnów, Gothic cathedral in Tarnów, Poland.
The cathedral features three naves, an elongated chancel, and a western tower reaching 72 meters in height with brick construction and pointed arches.
The original structure dates back to 1330, when Spycimir Leliwita, castellan of Kraków, initiated the construction of the first brick church at this location.
The cathedral maintains its position as a central religious monument in the region, hosting regular Catholic services and preserving centuries of architectural modifications.
Visitors can access the cathedral daily through the northern portal, which displays preserved early 15th-century Gothic architectural elements and intricate stone carvings.
The cathedral contains multiple chapels added throughout centuries, including one built in 1415 to commemorate the military victory at the Battle of Grunwald.
Location: Tarnów
Inception: 1400
Website: http://www.katedra.tarnow.opoka.org.pl/
Made from material: brick
Address: pl. Katedralny
Website: http://katedra.tarnow.opoka.org.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.01262,20.98749
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:16
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