Description of the attraction
The Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a baroque cathedral located in Vambezhića, not far from the Diners. Vambezhice - the so-called "Silesian Jerusalem". It is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in southern Poland. Currently, there are about a hundred chapels here.
According to legends, here in the 12th century the Virgin Mary appeared to the blind Jan, after which he regained his sight. The place quickly became an attractive destination for pilgrims. Soon an altar was erected under the tree, and in 1263 the first wooden church was built. In 1512, a brick temple appeared. The construction of the baroque cathedral began in 1715. The work was funded by the local nobleman Franz Anton von Gotzen.
A monumental stone staircase of 56 steps leads to the temple, 33 of which in the middle symbolize the years of Jesus' life on earth. The impressive façade, almost 53 meters high, is decorated in the style of the late Renaissance. The façade is visually divided into three parts, the middle of which is the widest.
The baroque interior of the church is decorated with paintings and sculptures, the most interesting of which are works by Karl Sebastian Flaker. In the center of the main altar there is a statue of the Madonna and Child and two angels, made of lime wood. The work was completed by Flaker in 1723.
In February 1936, Pope Pius XI elevated the church to the rank of a Minor Basilica.
Reviews
| All reviews 5 Zoya 20.11.2013 11:01:02
Impressive, leaves a deep mark. The place is stunning, mesmerizing with beauty, I really want to come back!
