The Church of Peace in Świdnica

Churches of Peace in Jawor and Świdnica2001

UNESCO World Heritage

The Churches of Peace in Jawor and Świdnica, in southwest Poland, are the largest Baroque timber-framed religious buildings in Europe. They were built in the 17th century to a scale and complexity which was, and is still to this day, unseen in European wooden architecture.

Details

Title: The Church of Peace in Świdnica
Creator: Churches of Peace in Jawor and Świdnica
Date Created: 2001
Rights: Piotr Ostrowski
Location: Poland
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (iii)(iv)(vi)
Date of Inscription: 2001
Category of Site: Cultural site

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