Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Krzeszów

Coordinates: 50°43′59″N 16°04′07″E / 50.73306°N 16.06861°E / 50.73306; 16.06861
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Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Krzeszów

Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Krzeszów (Polish: Bazylika Wniebowzięcia NMP w Krzeszowie is a Roman Catholic church and abbey of the Order of Saint Benedict in Krzeszów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Built around 1728–1735, it is a notable baroque church in Silesia, with the art of Ferdinand Brokoff (sculptor) and Michael Willmann (painter). It is also one of the shrines to the Virgin Mary, with a 13th old painting. In one of the chapels there is a mausoleum to Silesian Piasts: Bolko I the Strict and Bolko II the Small.

It is a basilica since 1998.

Gallery

  • Pipe organ
    Pipe organ
  • Basilica
    Basilica
  • Facade
    Facade
  • The Throne of Grace crowning the facade
    The Throne of Grace crowning the facade
  • Station 12: Jesus dies on the cross
    Station 12: Jesus dies on the cross
  • Icon of Our Lady, Mother of Grace
    Icon of Our Lady, Mother of Grace

External links

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