Andrew's Church (Krakow)
| Andreas Church | |
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 View from ul. Grodzka |
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| Construction year: | 1079 |
| Inauguration: | 1098 |
| Style elements : | Romanesque , baroque |
| Client: | Catholic Church |
| Location: | 50 ° 3 '23.8 " N , 19 ° 56' 17.8" E |
| Address: | ul.Grodzka 54 Cracow Lesser Poland , Poland |
| Purpose: | Roman Catholic Poor Clare Church |
| Diocese : | Krakow |
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The St. Andrew's Church (Polish: Kościół Świętego Andrzeja ) is located in the Polish city of Krakow in the Grodzkastraße.
history
In 1080 the St. Andrew's Church , which also serves as a fortified church, was built from solid stone in the Romanesque style. It consists of a body from which two octagonal towers with narrow, coupled arched windows grow.
The church fulfilled its purpose as a military defense system in 1241, when Krakow was destroyed in an attack by the Tatars , while St. Andrew's Church was able to repel the attackers.
In 1320 the St. Andrew's Church was given to the Order of the Poor Clares . The brick Gothic oratory dates from this period . Today it is used as a sacristy .
Architecture and interior design
In the interior of the church there are rich baroque furnishings and lavish stucco decorations, which were added during a renovation after 1700. The pulpit in the form of a ship and the choir gallery , which are already designed in Rococo style, are particularly striking . The baroque main altar is attributed to the Polish architect Francesco Placidi (1710 / 15–1783).
In 1639 new hoods were put on the two towers, which are richly decorated. Since then, these have formed a baroque contrast to the Romanesque facade.
Web links
- Kościół św. Andrzeja na stronie polska-org.pl (Polish)
- Andreas Church. Retrieved January 21, 2014 .