St. Michael's Church

Prudnik, Poland

St. Michael's Church in Prudnik is a Baroque brick church. The first church in Prudnik was built of wood in 1279. The current one was designed by Johann Innozenz Töpper. It was built in the years 1730–1738. In 1779 the church and tower roofs were damaged in the fire by Austrian blasting. After World War II the church was taken over by the Dominican Order. Dominicans left Prudnik in 1999.

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plac Farny 2, Prudnik, Poland
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Founded: 1730-1738
Category: Religious sites in Poland

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Maciej Borski (9 months ago)
The church dates back to the 18th century and represents the late Baroque style. However, it is located on the site of the first temple in Prudnik, built in the year the city was founded (1279). Brick and three-nave, inside there is a huge gallery connected to the choir and tower, as well as a beautiful altar with two cherubim and a sculpture of Christ on the top. On the back wall of the presbytery there is a baroque painting depicting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The altar is surrounded by the Fathers of the Church: St. Augustine, Saint Gregory the Great, Saint Jerome and Saint Ambrose. In the church, the most noteworthy things are the altar of Our Lady, the pulpit and the figure of Nepomucen placed in front of it to maintain symmetry.
Tomasz (10 months ago)
A nice church, richly decorated inside
Věrka Dedková (2 years ago)
A beautiful church that is open to the public. Keys from the WC in the sacristy.
Bziszek (3 years ago)
A beautiful church, a pearl of the baroque. The place of my baptism, first holy communion and confirmation.
Małgorzata Ciupa (3 years ago)
Built in the years 1730-1738 in the baroque style. In the main nave of the church in Prudnik there is a painting of Our Lady of Help of Christians from the 18th century. Beautiful church, worth a look.
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