Ruins of the Monastery of the Discalced Carmelites

In the village Zagorz on a picturesque hill called Marymont there are the impressive ruins of the monastery of the Discalced Carmelites - one of the most interesting architectural buildings in this part of Poland shrouded in many legends.

The ruins of the monastery of Fr. Discalced Carmelites from the eighteenth century. The ruins are situated on a picturesque hill on three sides surrounded by the waters of the Osława River. The construction of the monastery was completed before 1730, it is a Baroque defensive complex, built of local sandstone. The founder of the monastery was Jan Franciszek Stadnicki. The gate leads to the ruins of the fortified walls, fitted with bullet holes, pointing to the only road leading directly to the monastery. Now it is possible to get too the ruins by Klasztorna Street or Rzeczna Street.

References:

• Poland Travel

Address

Klasztorna street 39, Zagórz, Poland

Details

Founded: 1730
Category: Religious sites in Poland