Licheń Stary

Licheń Stary is a village in the Greater Poland Voivodeship known for its religious shrine. The village layout centers on a large sacred building with a dome and tall tower, surrounded by pilgrimage paths and accommodations for visitors.

The site gained importance starting in 1813 when a wounded soldier experienced a vision and a Marian icon was created. During the 20th century, the shrine expanded with the construction of a large church that draws pilgrims from across Poland.

The village developed around a shrine that preserves a Marian icon from the early 19th century. Believers come here to pray and participate in pilgrimages that take place throughout the year.

The village sits roughly 100 kilometers east of Poznań and can be reached from larger towns like Konin. Visitors will find parking areas, restaurants, and accommodations on-site that cater to pilgrims.

A large musical instrument inside the church features over 12,000 pipes and ranks among the biggest organs in Europe. The complex also includes a Calvary with stations that pilgrims can walk through on foot.

Location: Gmina Ślesin

GPS coordinates: 52.32333,18.36000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:01