Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Opole

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Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Opole, Gothic cathedral in Opole, Poland.

The cathedral features two quadrilateral towers rising to 73 meters, a three-aisle layout, and stone walls strengthened by densely placed buttresses.

Built in the 15th century on foundations from the 11th century, the cathedral underwent multiple reconstructions after fires in 1415, 1615, and subsequent years.

The cathedral houses the Piast Chapel, containing the tomb of Duke Jan II, and displays a significant painting of the Virgin of Opole from 1702.

Located at Katedralna 4 in central Opole, the cathedral measures 60.7 meters in length and 26.5 meters in width with regular religious services.

The baptismal font from the 15th century features tracery decorations and the Opole coat of arms, discovered near the vicarage in 1965.

Location: Opole

Inception: 15 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Height: 73 m

Length: 60.7 m

Width: 26.5 m

Website: http://katedra.opole.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.67030,17.92029

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:47

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