Collegiate Church

Dobre Miasto, Poland

The Gothic collegiate complex built from 1357–1389, with a splendid church, on which Pope John Paul II conferred the title of minor basilica (1989). Undoubtedly, one of the biggest tourist attractions beside the magnificent interior and furnishings of the church is the organ with 49 tones and 3522 pipes. The former capitulary library houses a parish museum, which is open to visitors. It contains the remains of the old outfit of the collegiate. Unfortunately, the rich vault as well as the collection of books and manuscripts largely scattered after World War II.

References:

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Religious sites in Poland

Address

Orła Białego 30, Dobre Miasto, Poland

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Details

Founded: 1357-1389
Category: Religious sites in Poland

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

brygidaW1 (3 years ago)
A very nice place. The basilica and its surroundings are very green - lots of trees and bushes. Peace and quiet - you can calm down.

Lubie Konfitury (3 years ago)
An impressive testimony to the presence of the Teutonic state. "They had the momentum."

sep blater (4 years ago)
The biggest monument in Dobre Miasto. City walls are obligatory + walk in the park along the Łyna

Paweł (4 years ago)
Impressive church. Sad that it was closed.

Grzegorz Szaliński (4 years ago)
A majestic temple in the brick Gothic style characteristic for this region. The furnishings are breathtaking - altars, statues, a pulpit, a baptismal fence, stalls, paintings - masterpieces of Gothic, Late Gothic and Baroque created over the course of several centuries. In the courtyard of the adjoining buildings, there is a well-kept patio surrounded by stylish cloisters.

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