The Romanesque church of St John the Baptist and St Catherine of Alexandria – one of more important monuments of this epoch in Poland.
The historic church in Świerzawa is one of more important monuments in the Lower Silesia.
OPENING HOURS
- July – August
Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 12 a.m. – 5 p.m. - the remaining months: making a reservation by phone is necessary
T +48 607 431 332 Mon – Sun
T +48 75 713 52 73 Mon – Fri, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
THE ROMANESQUE CHURCH IN ŚWIERZAWA – INFORMATION
- the church does not hold a sacred purpose, it is a secular museum
- visiting with a guide guarantees the appropriate reception of this unique place
- you can admire the polichromies unique on the European scale here
- the virtual walk around the church of St John and St Catherine in Świerzawa, IT’S MUCH RECOMMENDED!
TICKET PRICELIST
- normal ticket 5 PLN / 1,25 €
- reduced ticket 3 PLN / 0,75 €
- there is a free car park, toilets and fast-food bar in front of the church
GALLERY
Before we enter the church in Świerzawa, I invite you to the church tower – a beautiful view to the Land of Extinct Volcanoes awaits us with Ostrzyca Mt..
The view to the town of Świerzawa. You can see the Eastern Range of the Katshava Mountains, at the foot of which there is Villa Greta.
The view from the tower to the primary school in Świerzawa.
The view to the church from the old railway bridge.
The interior of St John the Baptist and St Catherine of Alexandria.
You can feel mysterious atmosphere of the Medieval times here.
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The entrance to the church of St John and St Catherine.
The most precious elements of the church in Świerzawa are the Medieval polychromies presenting animals, among others giraffes and storks.
The Renaissance tombstone plates.
The crucifix in front of the church.
The Renaissance tombstone plates.
The church in Świerzawa is surrounded by a wall with the entrance gate.
Practical information.
The church of St John the Baptist and St Catherine of Alexandria is a place you should see when you are in the Katshava Mountains and Foothills.
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