Holy Cross Monastery, Benedictine monastery at Łysa Góra, Poland
Description
Holy Cross Monastery sits at the summit of Łysa Góra at an elevation of 595 meters (1,952 feet), combining Gothic cloisters with Renaissance sections. The complex includes a church, monastic buildings, and an inner courtyard surrounded by arcaded walkways.
History
Benedictine monks established the monastery during the 11th century when King Bolesław Krzywousty supported its construction. Later, Prince Emeric of Hungary, son of King Stephen I, brought sacred relics to this mountaintop location.
Culture
The monastery houses religious artifacts in its museum, displaying items from Oblate missions and preserving centuries of Benedictine religious traditions.
Practical
An asphalt road from Huta Szklana or Nowa Słupia leads up to the monastery, allowing access by car or on foot. Electric trolleys operate along this route during summer months, offering an easier way to reach the summit.
Did you know?
The crypt holds the remains of Prince Jeremi Wiśniowiecki and other historical figures in labeled coffins. These coffins remain visible today, bearing inscriptions with the names of those interred.
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