Gietrzwałd, Religious pilgrimage site in Warmia-Masuria, Poland
The village contains a large basilica with white walls and twin towers, surrounded by gardens and religious monuments along tree-lined paths.
The Catholic Church officially recognized the 1877 Marian apparitions in Gietrzwałd, where the Virgin Mary appeared to two local girls over several months.
The sanctuary includes multiple prayer stations, a rosary path, and a spring that draws thousands of religious visitors throughout the year.
Visitors can reach Gietrzwałd by taking regular bus services from Olsztyn, with the journey taking approximately 30 minutes from the city center.
The apparitions in Gietrzwałd occurred during a period of German rule, with the Virgin Mary speaking to the children in their native Polish language.
Location: Gmina Gietrzwałd
GPS coordinates: 53.74750,20.23556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42
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