Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene, Wrocław
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St. Mary Magdalene Church Kościół Św. Magdaleny we Wrocławiu (in Polish) | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Old Catholic |
District | Old Town |
Location | |
Location | Wrocław, Poland |
Architecture | |
Style | Romanesque, Brick Gothic |
Completed | before 15th century |
Materials | Brick |
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St. Mary Magdalene Church in Wrocław, Poland, is a gothic church located between Szewska and Laciarska street close to the central market square, established in the 13th century. Currently it is a cathedral of the Polish Catholic Church led by Piotr Mikolajczak.On the 21.10.1523, the first Lutheran services in Breslau were held here.[1]
Description
During the Second World War the church was seriously damaged. In 1945 the legendary Sinner's Bell, which was the biggest Silesian bell, was also damaged. St Mary Magdalene was rebuilt during the period 1947–1953.
The most precious relic of the church is a Romanesque portal dating from the 12th century, coming from a Benedictine monastery in Ołbin that had been torn down in the 16th century.
The bridge connecting the two towers is called the "Mostek Czarownic" (Witches’ Bridge). A legend says that the shadows visible on the bridge are the souls of the girls who used to seduce men without wanting to be married, being scared of housekeeping. Indeed, shadows represent women with brooms in their hands.[clarification needed]
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Bibliography
- Malgorzata Urlich-Kornacka A guide to Wrocław
- Beata Maciejewska Spacerownik Wrocławski
References
- ^ Kulak, Teresa. Breslau: Ein historischer Stadtführer. Wydawnictwo Dolnoslaskie.
External links
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