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Frombork Archcathedral Basilica

Bazylika archikatedralna Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny i św. Andrzeja we Fromborku · Frombork Cathedral

Frombork, Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Poland Dedication / Patron Saint: Assumption of the Virgin Mary; Saint Andrew

Gothic cathedral of Warmia closely associated with astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

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About Frombork Archcathedral Basilica

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Gothic cathedral of Warmia closely associated with astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Copernicus served in Frombork’s cathedral chapter and was buried at the cathedral; the fortified hill complex is a major Polish historical attraction.

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Place TypeCathedral
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintAssumption of the Virgin Mary; Saint Andrew
LocationFrombork, Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Poland
CountryPoland
ArchitectureBrick Gothic

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

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Historical Record

Copernicus served in Frombork’s cathedral chapter and was buried at the cathedral; the fortified hill complex is a major Polish historical attraction.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Brick Gothic

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October 15, 2026