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Krzeszów Abbey Basilica of the Assumption

Bazylika Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny w Krzeszowie · Krzeszów Basilica · Krzeszów Abbey

Krzeszów, Dolnośląskie, Poland Dedication / Patron Saint: Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Baroque former Cistercian abbey basilica, a major destination for sacred-art tourism.

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About Krzeszów Abbey Basilica of the Assumption

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Baroque former Cistercian abbey basilica, a major destination for sacred-art tourism. The eighteenth-century abbey church forms part of one of Silesia’s most distinguished monastic architectural ensembles.

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Place TypeBasilica
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintAssumption of the Virgin Mary
LocationKrzeszów, Dolnośląskie, Poland
CountryPoland
Established / Period18th century
ArchitectureBaroque
HeritagePolish Historic Monument: former Cistercian Abbey complex (designation 2004)

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Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintAssumption of the Virgin Mary

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Historical Record

The eighteenth-century abbey church forms part of one of Silesia’s most distinguished monastic architectural ensembles.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Baroque · Polish Historic Monument: former Cistercian Abbey complex (designation 2004)

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