Saint Nicholas Rotunda Church in Cieszyn, Romanesque rotunda church in Cieszyn, Poland
The Saint Nicholas Church features a cylindrical nave measuring 6.4 meters in diameter with a semicircular apse and limestone walls reaching 11.3 meters in height.
Built between the 11th and 12th centuries, the church initially served as a castle chapel and administrative center for the Cieszyn castellany until 1260.
The interior walls display remnants of Gothic polychrome paintings from the 14th century, representing the architectural transformation periods of the structure.
Religious services occur annually on December 6th, Saint Nicholas Day, while the building remains open for historical tours throughout the year.
The vaulted ceiling contains thousands of small limestone pieces arranged in a specific pattern, making it the only preserved Romanesque rotunda with original vault in Poland.
Location: Cieszyn
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Romanesque architecture in Poland
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 49.75102,18.62569
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:03
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