Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption in Żukowo

The Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption features brick construction with pointed arches, ribbed vaulting, and characteristic Gothic architectural elements throughout the structure.

Duke Mestwin I of Pomerania founded this religious complex in 1209 as part of a Premonstratensian monastery, establishing its presence in northern Poland.

The monastery connected to the church developed into a center for Kashubian embroidery, where nuns taught noble daughters this decorative craft using silver and gold threads.

The church maintains regular religious services and welcomes visitors at latitude 54.340422 and longitude 18.362522, near the Radunia river in Kartuzy County.

The church survived German occupation during World War II and maintains graves of Stutthof concentration camp prisoners, connecting religious heritage with regional wartime history.

Location: Żukowo

Architectural style: Gothic art

Made from material: brick

Part of: Church and monastery complex in Żukowo

GPS coordinates: 54.34042,18.36252

Latest update: March 14, 2025 09:35