Interesting places

Courtly, baroque Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Cieszków - built on a cross plan in 1753, founded by Duchess Katarzyna of the Sapieha family.
In addition, there are several cemeteries in the municipality. The oldest one is a post-evangelical cemetery from the turn of the 17th and 19th centuries in Cieszków. In this village there is also a family cemetery of Cieszków's owners from the early 20th century.

Not very large, but beautiful Baroque church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The not very large, but beautiful Baroque church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is commonly referred to as "the pearl of Silesian late Baroque", was built in 1753 by Duchess Katarzyna Ludwika of Sapieha. It was designed by the Silesian architect Martin Karol Frantz. Now a parish church, it once served as a manorial church and after the death of its founder became her mausoleum. The building's prominent features include coats of arms related to the duchess - in the magnificent coat-of-arms cartouche in the central part of the façade - the coat-of-arms of Lis, Łodzia and Rawa, as well as the coat-of-arms of Lis on the helmets of the towers.The centre of the late Baroque interior is illuminated by a lantern dome supported by massive pillars. The rich decoration of the church is dominated by paintings dedicated to the life of Mary, whose facial features were lent by the foundress. It also features the patron saints of the Duchess and her children: St Catherine of Alexandria, St Hedwig, St John of Nepomuk and St Jude Thaddeus. The altar sculptures, full of dynamic movement, depict St Anne and St Joachim and the missionary saints. The entire expression is complemented by Rococo decorative motifs enriching the architectural elements and furnishings.

Region

Barycz Valley

Community

Cieszków

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