Archcathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka, Łódź, Poland

The cornerstone of Archcathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka was blessed on June 16, 1901, by Bishop of Warsaw Wincenty Teofil Popiel. The building was built out of non-plastered brick, in the Rohbau architectural style, by which the church was built between 1901 and 1912, following the plans of the Wende i Zarske firm.

The construction of the church was co-led by Berliner Emil Zillmann, with small corrections made by architects: Józef Pius Dziekoński, and Sławomir Odrzywolski-Nałęcz from Kraków. The naved basilica is based on the Ulm Minster in Ulm, Germany. The archcathedral in Łódź, is the tallest building in the city, with a height of 104.5 metres, and is one of the highest churches in Poland.

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Daniel bechara (2 years ago)
This is a place where I was baptised and went for holy communion. Still in an awesome shape and it's a great cathedral to visit

RAFAEL PEREZ (3 years ago)
We are very happy in this place

Danny Rillera (3 years ago)
Nice church

Filip Strzelec (3 years ago)
It makes an impression

Michał Kos (3 years ago)
A place that is really worth visiting and get to know its interesting history. There is also a museum in the basement.

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