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Wrocław Churches

Wrocław Churches
Wrocław is ripe with beautiful, historical churches. Those we list below are all located in the Old Town, however some Old Town Churches also appear under District of Mutual Respect, while churches located on Ostrów Tumski are listed in that section. Bear in mind that almost all of Wrocław's places of worship are still active to varying degrees, so please be respectful and try not to visit during services.

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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Like all of Wrocław's churches, the Cathedral remains a living, working church. As a visitor you will undoubtedly encounter queues of people waiting patiently for the confessionals and others in quiet worship. Read_on (3 Comments)

The Church of the Holy Cross/St. Bartholomew's

The Church of the Holy Cross/St. Bartholomew's
One of Ostrów Tumski's most beautiful and iconic structures, thanks to a 70m steeple and impressive entry staircase, this curious sanctuary is actually two churches in one. Read_on (1 Comment)

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Divine Providence

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This highly unusual church awkwardly squatted next to the modern glass Europeum Hotel features a classical facade and Baroque interior, as was apparently common practice in temples designed for the private use of kings and dukes. Read_on (No Comments)

The Polish Orthodox Church of the Birth of the Holy Mother

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The history of this unique Polish (not Russian, mind you) Orthodox church goes all the way back to the 13th century when it was originally known as St. Read_on (No Comments)

St. Adalbert's Church

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This heavy, imposing church on Plac Dominikański is the oldest church on the left bank of the Odra River. It was founded in 1112 for the Augustinians and later handed over to the Dominicans. Read_on (No Comments)

St. Anthony’s Church

St. Anthony’s Church
Fans of slightly excessive Baroque grandeur will find a fast friend in St. Anthony, an opulent Roman Catholic eyeful on the street of the same name. Read_on (No Comments)

St. Elizabeth's Church

St. Elizabeth's Church
Among the oldest churches in Wrocław and the tallest buildings in the Old Town, St. Elizabeth's is unmistakable. Read_on (3 Comments)

St. Martin's Church

St. Martin's Church
This tiny brick church is all that remains of the Piast dynasty's 13th-century royal castle, though it, too, was largely rebuilt in the 15th and 20th centuries. Read_on (No Comments)

St. Mary Magdalene's Church

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This massive church was the second to be built on the left bank of the Odra River, after St. Adalbert's. During the Reformation it was taken over by the Protestants and was not returned to the Catholic church until after WWII. Read_on (1 Comment)

University Church of the Blessed Name of Jesus

University Church of the Blessed Name of Jesus
This Late Baroque church has been ranked among the most beautiful in Central Europe. It's certainly the most impressive in Wrocław. Read_on (2 Comments)

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