Exaltation of the Holy Cross church in Stara Wieś
Exaltation of the Holy Cross church in Stara Wieś, Wooden parish church in Stara Wieś, Poland.
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross church is a wooden parish church in Stara Wieś built with traditional construction methods and featuring a tall tower with a shingled roof. The building presents a simple exterior that contrasts with its decorated interior walls.
It was constructed in 1522 by Krzysztof Biberstein-Starowiejski to replace an earlier structure documented since 1325. This long continuity shows how the site maintained religious importance for generations.
The interior features Renaissance and Baroque painted decorations with geometric patterns, leafy motifs, and religious figures adorning the walls. These ornaments shape how the worship space feels and reflect the artistic heritage of the local community.
The church is located in Stara Wieś and remains accessible for visitors interested in religious architecture and wooden construction. Plan time to explore both the exterior structure and the decorated interior spaces.
A dendrochronological study from 2011 confirmed that the wood used in the chancel, nave, and tower all came from the original 1522 construction. This makes the building a rare example of wooden architecture that has survived intact for centuries.
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