Sanctuary in Żarki

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Sanctuary in Żarki, Gothic church in Żarki, Poland

The sanctuary features a single nave with a narrower semicircular presbytery, constructed with red brick in Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements.

The church dates back to 1559 when Jan Koryciński, the castellan of Oświęcim, built it to house a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary.

The main altar displays a 70-centimeter lime wood figure of the Virgin Mary, recognized as one of the finest Marian sculptures in Poland.

The religious complex includes a church, monastery, bell tower, pilgrim house, and field altar, with regular services held throughout the week.

The sanctuary contains a natural spring that, according to legend, appeared in 1382 when Prince Władysław of Opole stopped there during his journey.

Location: Żarki

Inception: 1559

Architectural style: Gothic art

Made from material: brick

Website: http://lesniow.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.62970,19.37290

Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:01

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