Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Warsaw
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Kościół Nawiedzenia Najświętszej Marii Panny (in Polish) | |
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Janusz I the Old | |
Historic Monument of Poland | |
Designated | 1994-09-08 |
Part of | Warsaw – historic city center with the Royal Route and Wilanów |
Reference no. | M.P. 1994 nr 50 poz. 423[1] |
The Church of the Visitation of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (Polish: Kościół Nawiedzenia Najświętszej Marii Panny), otherwise known as St. Mary's Church (Kościół Mariacki) is a church in Warsaw, Poland. It is one of oldest buildings and one of the few surviving examples of Gothic architecture in the city. It is located at ulica Przyrynek 2.
History
St. Mary's Church stands on the site of an ancient
The church's most striking characteristic is the tower, built in 1518. It is recognizable from a great distance and is depicted in the oldest images of Warsaw.
During
Behind the church is small park with a set of steps that lead down to the Vistula and the so named Kościuszko banks of the river. In the square there are outdoor theatre performances and concerts which are organized locally.[6]
See also
- St. Kazimierz Church
- St. Hyacinth's Church
- St. John's Cathedral
- St. Martin's Church
References
- ^ Zarządzenie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 8 września 1994 r. w sprawie uznania za pomnik historii., M.P. z 1994 r. Nr 50, poz. 423
- ^ "Churches". inyourpocket.com. Archived from the original on 2008-01-23. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ "Historia Kościoła Najświętszej Marii Panny". Parafia Nawiedzenia Najświętszej Marii Panny (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2008-02-09. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
- ^ "kościół p.w. Nawiedzenia Najświętszej Marii Panny". warszawa1939.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2008-02-20.
- ^ "Church of Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary". Treasures of Warsaw on-line. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
- ^ "Walking route of The Visitor free city guide". thevisitor.pl. Archived from the original on 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
- ISBN 83-01033-23-1.)
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External links
- Description and photos of the church
- Virtual Tour (in Polish)
- www.warszawa1939.pl (in Polish)