St. Michael's Church

Prudnik, Poland

St. Michael's Church in Prudnik is a Baroque brick church. The first church in Prudnik was built of wood in 1279. The current one was designed by Johann Innozenz Töpper. It was built in the years 1730–1738. In 1779 the church and tower roofs were damaged in the fire by Austrian blasting. After World War II the church was taken over by the Dominican Order. Dominicans left Prudnik in 1999.

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plac Farny 2, Prudnik, Poland
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Founded: 1730-1738
Category: Religious sites in Poland

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en.wikipedia.org

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Patryk Pęcak (3 months ago)
I do not recommend
Stanisław Łuczak (4 months ago)
Beautiful and well-kept church. Very interesting and bold in its shape for the times when it was made by a sculptor (gilding is, of course, the convention of such sculptures). I am puzzled by the lack of any epitaphs, commemorative plaques of the founders, etc.
Ili (6 months ago)
Too much splendor for a church. The golden color is very overwhelming. Priests approx.
Bartłomiej G. (9 months ago)
A beautiful, well-kept baroque church. It is worth paying attention to the magnificent sculptures of saints and the wonderful altars. In my opinion this is the best monument in Prudnik. I recommend this city to all visitors.
Tomasz Kachnic (13 months ago)
Beautiful church
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