Cathedral of Przemyśl

The Cathedral of Przemyśl is a Gothic structure with stone walls, pointed arches, and multiple chapels arranged around the main space at Cathedral Square. The interior features the Drohojowski Chapel and the Fredro Chapel, built in different periods to serve various religious families and communities.

Building of the current cathedral began in 1460 on foundations of an earlier Romanesque church dedicated to Saint Nicholas and was completed in 1559. A vault collapse in 1733 destroyed much of the interior, prompting a complete Baroque reconstruction and rededication in 1744.

The cathedral houses an alabaster figure of the Virgin Mary that Dominican missionary Saint Jack Odrowąż brought here in the 15th century. This sculpture remains a focus of devotion for worshippers who visit the space today.

The cathedral opens for religious services and visitors can explore the individual chapels at their own pace while noticing the different artistic styles throughout. Walking slowly through the interior allows you to see decorative elements and understand the layout of each chapel.

The interior vault collapsed unexpectedly in 1733, forcing a complete redesign in the Baroque style that was modern at that time. This sudden event transformed how the cathedral looks and feels today, reshaping its artistic identity entirely.