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St Mary’s Basilica in Gdańsk

Bazylika Mariacka w Gdańsku · St. Mary’s Church in Gdańsk

Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland Dedication / Patron Saint: Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Immense medieval brick basilica and one of Gdańsk’s most visited historic churches.

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About St Mary’s Basilica in Gdańsk

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Immense medieval brick basilica and one of Gdańsk’s most visited historic churches. The Gothic church is central to the city’s Hanseatic heritage and is widely described as one of Europe’s largest brick-built churches.

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Place TypeBasilica
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintAssumption of the Virgin Mary
LocationGdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland
CountryPoland
ArchitectureBrick Gothic

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

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Historical Record

The Gothic church is central to the city’s Hanseatic heritage and is widely described as one of Europe’s largest brick-built churches.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Brick Gothic

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