Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Poland, Malopolska Voivodeship, Krakow, Mariatskaya Square 5
Description:
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located in the historical part of the city of Krakow. The church is located in the area of two squares - Mariatskaya, located on the territory of the former ecclesiastical cemetery, and the Main Market Square, to which the church faces its main facade.
The first stone church was built on this site in 1222 on the site of a wooden temple, the time of construction of which is unknown. The church received its current appearance after undergoing several stages of construction, reconstruction and reconstruction. Construction of the presbytery was completed in 1365, and by 1397 impressive windows were added to the main nave. By the end of the XV century, the church decorated the Great Altar in the Gothic style, which is considered a sculptural masterpiece.
Two completely different towers of the church deserve special attention. They have different heights and stylistic performance. The spire of the upper tower is crowned by a gilded crown, and in the lower one performs the role of a bell tower. The modern restoration of the church was completed in 2003. The church is one of the city symbols of Krakow, and the melody of its bell ringing is forever remembered by all guests of this ancient city.