Best known as a sanctuary for the leaders of Solidarność under martial law, St. Bridget's Church was almost completely destroyed during WWII. It was reconstructed in 1973, based on an original plan dating from 1394-1420. The church was founded as a place of worship for members of St. Bridget's Order. Legend has it that the saint was laid out in the church for a few days after her death. Today it is an impressive and at the same time simple place of worship. Decorating the walls are numerous memorials to various conflicts including the Soviet massacre of Polish officers at Katyń as well as crosses used during the Solidarność strikes. Particularly poignant is the small shrine to Father Jerzy Popieluszko, the chaplain of Solidarność who was murdered by secret police in 1984. There is also a small display of religious artifacts including an impressive amber sculpture called the ‘Tree of Life’. Formerly the parish of controversial priest Father Henryk Jankowski (whose tomb can be found inside), the church was granted the title of Lesser Basilica by the Pope in 1991. Worth dropping by, not least to check on the progress of the new altar - work to add a two and half ton altar carved exclusively from amber had stalled at press time due to a lack of aforementioned material, though an amber Mary and an eagle and crown have come to fruition.