Holy Cross Church

Brzeg, Poland

The Holy Cross Church was built between 1734 and 1739 (the towers were built in between 1854 and 1856) in the location of the destroyed in 1545 monastery of the Dominicans - for the need of Jesuits which arrived to the town in 1677 (architect J. Frisch). The church has a single-aisle, with a number of side chapels and the tribunes. The ceiling stands out due to J.Kubena frescoes (1739-1745) presenting the glory of the Holy Cross, the missions of the Jesuit Order and figures of saints.

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plac Zamkowy 3, Brzeg, Poland
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Founded: 1734-1739
Category: Religious sites in Poland

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Krzysztof Senecki (7 months ago)
I recommend visiting this place is unique
Bonek (8 months ago)
A very nice church.
Jolanta “Zula” (12 months ago)
Beautiful historic church with baroque decor and illusionist murals.
M taco (13 months ago)
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Jan Staromłyński (2 years ago)
Beautiful church with perfectly preserved paintings
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