The Gothic Cathedral of SS Vincent and James was originally a Romanesque basilica, founded in the early 13th century. The largest church in the city, it's now used by the Uniat (Eastern Rite Catholic) faithful.
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°Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É’s pride and joy is this giant painting of the battle for Polish independence fought at RacÅ‚awice on 4 April 1794, between the Polish army led by…
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This glorious Gothic edifice, °Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É's quintessential photo opportunity, took shape over more than 200 years. The right-hand part of the eastern facade,…
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Established by the Jesuits in the early 18th century, the University of °Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É's main edifice was built between 1728 and 1742. While it's very much a…
Church of the Holy Name of Jesus
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°Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É University's baroque-rococo church is arguably the most beautiful in the city. It was built by the Jesuits in the 1690s on the site of the former…
Cathedral of St Mary Magdalene
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One block east of the Rynek is this mighty Gothic red-brick cathedral, dating to the 14th century. Its showpiece is a Romanesque portal from around 1280…
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Some 34km southwest of °Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É, the solitary forested cone of Mt Åšlęża rises to 718m above the surrounding open plain. It was one of the holy places of an…
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In Trzebnica, 25km north of °Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É, this abbey church is thought to be one of the first brick buildings erected in Poland. Though rebuilt in the 18th…
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°Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É's National Museum is a treasure trove of fine art from across the ages. Medieval sculpture is displayed on the ground floor; exhibits include the…
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1. Church of the Holy Name of Jesus
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°Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É University's baroque-rococo church is arguably the most beautiful in the city. It was built by the Jesuits in the 1690s on the site of the former…
2. Church of Our Lady on the Sand
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This lofty 14th-century building dominates the tiny islet known as Sand Island (Wyspa Piasek). Almost all the fittings were destroyed during WWII and the…
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On the first floor of the main building of the University of °Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É, this ceremonial hall is °Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É's most beautiful baroque interior, embellished with…
4. University of °Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É
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Established by the Jesuits in the early 18th century, the University of °Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É's main edifice was built between 1728 and 1742. While it's very much a…
5. Cathedral of St Mary Magdalene
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One block east of the Rynek is this mighty Gothic red-brick cathedral, dating to the 14th century. Its showpiece is a Romanesque portal from around 1280…
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Taking over both artefacts and premises from the former Silesian Museum of Artistic Crafts and Antiquities, the Museum of Architecture is located in a…
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°Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É’s pride and joy is this giant painting of the battle for Polish independence fought at RacÅ‚awice on 4 April 1794, between the Polish army led by…
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This glorious Gothic edifice, °Â°ù´Ç³¦Å‚²¹·É's quintessential photo opportunity, took shape over more than 200 years. The right-hand part of the eastern facade,…