Franciscan Monastery in Woźniki, Franciscan monastery complex in Woźniki, Poland
The Franciscan Monastery in Woźniki is a church complex with a single-nave hall constructed from brick and stone. The interior features Late Baroque furnishings, including wooden decorative elements crafted by monastery woodcarvers Tomasz Mielnarski and Adam Sikorowski.
Construction of the church began in 1706 under Maciej Mielżyński and his wife Katarzyna following a fire that had damaged earlier structures. The building was designed by Swiss architect Giovanni Catenazzi from Morbio, who was an influential builder in Greater Poland.
The main altar sculptures were created by the Silesian artist Antoni Schultz from Rawicz, reflecting regional artistic traditions from the 18th century. These works continue to shape the interior appearance of the church today.
The monastery is registered as a cultural heritage site and open for visitors who want to explore the interior spaces at a leisure pace. Visiting during daytime is recommended so you can appreciate the details of the furnishings and artwork clearly.
The church was designed by a Swiss architect, which was unusual in this region and shows European influences on local building practices. This collaboration made Woźniki an interesting example of cultural connections between the Alps and Central Europe.
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