Church of the Assumption in Kalisz, Gothic and Baroque basilica in Kalisz, Poland.
The Church of the Assumption is a three-nave brick basilica with plastered facades, featuring a Gothic chancel and a quadrangular tower. The building combines original gothic elements with later Baroque additions, creating its distinctive shape in the city center.
Archbishop Jarosław Bogoria established it in 1353 as a collegiate church, giving it special status from the start. After 1790 it underwent major reconstruction that transformed it into late Baroque style while keeping the Gothic chancel intact.
Inside you can find a remarkable late 18th-century painting of the Holy Family, decorated with papal crowns and cherished by many faithful visitors as miraculous. This artwork draws visitors who come to experience the spiritual role the place holds for the community.
The church welcomes visitors and holds regular masses, so you can time your visit around the worship schedule. For current opening times and details, contact the Diocese of Kalisz or check their local resources.
An unusual architectural feature is the direct access to the choir gallery from the adjacent archbishop's mansion, dating back to when it was founded as a collegiate church in the 14th century. This rare detail shows how closely religious and episcopal life were intertwined in its original design.
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