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St Martin's Church

The parish of St Martin was established before 1236. The present three-aisled Gothic church was built from the 14th to the mid-16th century. After the destruction of 1945, a rebuilding in 1949–1954 restored its late Gothic look.

History

The church was burned by Brandenburg troops in 1657, and during its rebuilding the interior received a Baroque decor. The present tower was built in 1925–1929.

Next to the church, in 1859, the first monument to Adam Mickiewicz on Polish lands was unveiled; it stood until 1940. It is commemorated by a plinth of 1957.

What to see

The polychrome painting done on brick by Wacław Taranczewski in 1957 and the stained glass by Jan Piasecki of 1959 with scenes from the life of St Martin.

A late Gothic triptych of 1498 in the high altar.

A relief of St Martin of 1953 in the tympanum of the portal, by Edward Haupt.

A plaque commemorating Fr Piotr Wawrzyniak and a grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes from 1911.

Good to know

On 11 November Święty Marcin Street celebrates its name day.

This is a working church. It cannot be visited during Mass and services, and you are asked to dress modestly and keep quiet.

Sources (in Polish)

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