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Gniezno Cathedral

Bazylika prymasowska Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny · Archcathedral Basilica in Gniezno

Gniezno, Wielkopolskie, Poland Dedication / Patron Saint: Saint Adalbert (Wojciech)

Poland’s historic primatial cathedral and centre of devotion to Saint Adalbert.

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About Gniezno Cathedral

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Poland’s historic primatial cathedral and centre of devotion to Saint Adalbert. Gniezno was a formative centre of the early Polish Church and a coronation city; its cathedral preserves the renowned medieval Gniezno Doors.

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Place TypeCathedral
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintSaint Adalbert (Wojciech)
LocationGniezno, Wielkopolskie, Poland
CountryPoland
ArchitectureGothic with later alterations

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

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Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintSaint Adalbert (Wojciech)

History & Sacred Tradition

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Historical Record

Gniezno was a formative centre of the early Polish Church and a coronation city; its cathedral preserves the renowned medieval Gniezno Doors.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Gothic with later alterations

Worship & Services

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Pilgrimage to Saint Adalbert’s shrine

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October 15, 2026