Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Tarnobrzeg, Poland

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is the oldest church in Tarnobrzeg, and one of the oldest brick churches in Poland. It was made in gothic style but it was on several occasions rebuilt in different styles. It was founded around 1160.

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Tomasz Hałka (2 years ago)
The oldest church in the city. It looks beautiful inside.

Jan Nowak (2 years ago)
It is not only the oldest church in Tarnobrzeg but it is one of the oldest churches in Podkarpacie and not only a wonderful place to pray "my church"

Dan Bucz (2 years ago)
The parish priest is ok

Robert Krzyzanowski (3 years ago)
Beautiful old building.

Krzysztof K (3 years ago)
a beautiful place which dates back to the reign of Prince Henry Sandomierski in the years 1132-1166

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