Our Lady of Sorrows church in Wałbrzych, Catholic parish church in Wałbrzych, Poland.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church is a stone building with architectural features typical of early 18th-century religious structures in Lower Silesia. The structure displays the design elements common to sacred buildings from this period and region.
This religious building was constructed starting in 1714 during a period of Catholic expansion in the region under Habsburg rule. This time marked an important moment for the spread of Catholic faith in Wałbrzych.
The church houses religious artworks and furnishings that show how Catholic worship developed in this part of Lower Silesia over time. You can see elements that reveal what mattered to the people who gathered here across centuries.
The church can be entered through its main door on the western side and holds regular worship services according to the parish schedule. Visitors should check opening hours in advance and dress respectfully when entering.
The building received official protected monument status in 1966 under registration number A/1840/1758. This recognition secured its long-standing role as a preserved architectural treasure for the city.
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