Assumption of Holy Mary Church, Haczów

The Assumption of Holy Mary Church is a wooden structure built in the Gothic style, with walls covered in wooden shingles and set upon a stone foundation. The building was constructed primarily from larch and fir wood and represents traditional wooden church construction techniques.

Construction began in 1459 as one of the earliest wooden structures of its kind in the region. A century later, in 1624, major additions were made, including a 25-meter tower with a cupola and protective earth bulwarks.

Inside, you can see Gothic carvings from the 15th century, including a pieta from 1400. The painted figures on the walls and ceilings were hidden under layers until workers discovered them in 1955.

The church is part of a wooden architecture trail in Podkarpackie Voivodeship and offers guided visits through arranged tour operators. Group visits work best when arranged in advance to ensure access and proper guidance.

This is the largest wooden Gothic structure in all of Europe and holds figural wall paintings from the 15th century found nowhere else in Poland in such abundance. These artistic treasures lay hidden for centuries before being revealed in the mid-20th century.

Location: Haczów

Inception: 1459

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Part of: Wooden churches of Southern Lesser Poland, Шлях дерев’яної архітектури (Підкарпатське воєводство)

GPS coordinates: 49.67036,21.89008

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41