Kościół pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny

Lwówek Śląski

Religious monuments are among the best preserved in Poland. Many valuable churches, monasteries and chapels survived destructive wars, escaping the fate of ruined castles, palaces and old town centres. One such church, full of historic treasures, is the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lwówek Śląski. Not everyone knows that it can be visited with an audio guide!Today Lwówek Śląski is a quiet little town near Jelenia Góra. It is worth remembering, however, that it is one of the oldest towns in Poland – which in itself may give its residents reason to be proud – and it also boasts an age-old town hall, reportedly the oldest brewery and, last but not least, a monumental church with a rich history.The first parish church in Lwówek Śląski was built as early as the 13th century, founded by Duke Henry the Bearded and his wife Hedwig. Construction of the building we can admire today began in 1300, and the work was not completed until… the 16th century. By then its builders were the Knights Hospitaller, who settled in Lwówek for many centuries.The audio guide lets you explore the church both outside and inside. It draws attention to such treasures as the beautiful entrance portal or the oldest relics hidden somewhere in the gloom of the spacious church. The guide tells the story of the building and the parish, presenting it in an engaging and accessible way.