St. James' Church, Lebork, Poland

St. James Church is one of the oldest buildings in Lębork. The Gothic brick church was built c. 1400. A square tower with the main entrance decorated with an ogival portal adjoins it in the west. Sider walls supported by buttresses have big ogival windows. The church has three naves with stellar vaults. The altar represents the Baroque style and pulpit Rococo. An unique diamond vault has been preserved in the sacristy.

References:

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Religious sites in Poland

Address

ul. Basztowa 8, Lebork, Poland

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Founded: c. 1400
Category: Religious sites in Poland

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www.lebork.pl

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Ryszard Kotfis (8 months ago)
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Dorota Kozłowska (2 years ago)
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Paweł (4 years ago)
Sanctuary of St. James was completed in 1345, and till today impresses with, among others 18th century ivory tabernacle. The Gothic brick church is the seat of the Franciscan monastery and is located on the pilgrimage route to the Spanish Santiago de Compostela.

Wieslaw Dziedzic (6 years ago)
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