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| Co-Cathedral of St. James in Olsztyn | |
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Bazylika konkatedralna św. Jakuba Apostoła w Olsztynie | |
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| 53°46′33.2″N 20°28′40″E / 53.775889°N 20.47778°E | |
| Location | Olsztyn |
| Country | Poland |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Register of monuments |
| Architectural type | Gothic |
| Years built | 14th to 16th c. |
The Co-Cathedral Basilica of St. James in Olsztyn (Polish: Bazylika konkatedralna św. Jakuba Apostoła w Olsztynie) is a Catholic basilica and co-cathedral in Olsztyn, Poland. It is a notable example of gothic architecture, and it is on the register of monuments in Poland.[1] The church is located in the Old Town area of Olsztyn.
The church is named for James.
History
[edit]The church building was built between the 14th and 15th centuries, with a major addition in the 16th century.[2] The 200-foot tower was also added at the end of the 16th century.[3]
During the Napoleonic Wars, the French used the church to imprison hundreds of Russian soldiers. The soldiers burned much of the original wood during the winter.[3]
During the Polish People's Republic, the parish sued the government over rent collection. The case eventually traveled to the supreme court, but the parish lost the case.[4]
In 2023, the church was one of the only historic structures in Olsztyn to receive funding under the Monument Protection Program. It received 3.5 million zlotys for renovation purposes.[5]
Architecture
[edit]The church is built in the brick gothic style. The aisles feature a crystalline vault.[3] The right altar forms a triptych of the Annunciation when closed.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Parish church of St. Jacob, currently concathedral of Archdiocese of Warmia". Zabytek. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ Humphreys, A. (2023). Dk Eyewitness Poland. United States: DORLING KINDERSLEY PUBLIS.
- ^ a b c d Stallings, D. (2007). Fodor's Poland. United Kingdom: Fodor's Travel Publications.
- ^ Mazgaj, M. S. (2010). Church and State in Communist Poland: A History, 1944-1989. United States: McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers.
- ^ Robaszewski, Robert (2024-03-12). "Olsztyn. Katedra dostała 3,5 mln. złotych na remont. Ostatni prezent od PiS". Wyborcza.