Church of the Assumption, Gothic parish church in Szprotawa, Poland
The Church of the Assumption is a Gothic church positioned at the highest point of Szprotawa with three internal naves and memorial plaques adorning the exterior walls. The interior spaces reflect changes made over centuries through various renovation campaigns that shaped its current appearance.
The church was first documented in 1260 as a single-nave structure serving the town's residents. Between 1416 and 1424, it was expanded into a three-nave basilica under the involvement of Saint Magdalene Monastery.
The church serves as the spiritual center for Szprotawa's Catholic community and continues to host regular worship and celebrations today. Its three-nave interior creates a solemn space where visitors can sense the place of prayer and gathered faith that defines local religious life.
Access to the church is free and it sits centrally on Piastowska Street in the heart of Szprotawa. When visiting, check service times beforehand or plan to visit outside of active worship to explore the interior comfortably.
Inside the church sits the Bartholomew Epitaph from 1316 surrounded by Baroque decorations, alongside a sarcophagus from the catacombs of Saint Faustina. This rare combination of artifacts spanning different periods makes the visit historically rich and worth paying close attention to.
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