Basilica of St. James and St. Agnes

Nysa, Poland

The Basilica of St. James and St. Agnes is a basilica minor in Nysa. It is the largest sacramental building in the town, and historically cultural site of the town. The basilica was built on the turning point of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, in the area known as the New Town. It was the first parish church, raised in between 1195 and 1198, consecrated by Wrocław's Jarosław Bishop in 1198.

The current church was built in two phases. The first stage was built before 1392, when the six-span church was built. The second stage was built between 1424 and 1430, when the chancel and ambulatory were built. St. James's Church was the highest building in the town at that time, with its rooftop surpassing all of the town's structures; taking part in an exceptionally historic part of town.

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Religious sites in Poland

Address

Kupiecka 1, Nysa, Poland

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Details

Founded: 1195/1392
Category: Religious sites in Poland

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User Reviews

NikVGiannotta (2 years ago)
I visited Nysa with my wife to see her Babcia. I went to mass on Saturday at 18:30pm and it was a good experience. The architecture of the cathedral is amazing to look at. The priests were very welcoming even though I don't speak Polish. Definitely a must see if you ever find yourself in Nysa, Poland.

M M (2 years ago)
Simple, modest but impressive!

Lewis O'D (5 years ago)
Nice architecture looking forward to seeing it after renovations are completed

Pav (5 years ago)
Really nice looking building, there should be some medieval attractions and not church...

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