Church of St. Adalbert

Poznań, Poland

The Church of St. Adalbert or the Church of St. Wojciech in Poznań, was constructed in the 15th century. It was the one of only two Polish churches under the Nazis (1939–1944). The church has a 16th-century wooden belfry.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in Poland

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Beautiful church near the old market of poznan
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Interesting interior
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