Basilica of Our Lady of Licheń

The Basilica features a central golden dome rising 98 meters high and spans 139 meters in length and 162 meters in width.

Construction of this religious complex began in 1994 under architect Barbara Bielecka's direction and reached completion in 2004 through pilgrim donations.

The main altar displays an 18th-century painting of the Virgin Mary, recognized as the Sorrowful Queen of Poland by numerous Catholic faithful.

The basilica accommodates 7,000 worshippers simultaneously and provides information centers, gift shops, and dedicated areas for private prayer.

The church contains Poland's largest pipe organ, installed between 2002 and 2007, comprising 157 stops and establishing itself as the thirteenth largest globally.

Location: Licheń Stary

Inception: June 12, 2004

Architects: Barbara Bielecka

Architectural style: postmodern architecture

Length: 139 m

Width: 162 m

Website: http://lichen.pl/en/221/the_basilica

GPS coordinates: 52.32333,18.35800

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20