Church of Peace in Świdnica
Świdnica, Poland
A huge timber-framed Lutheran church from the 1650s, built of wood, clay and straw under rules that banned stone and towers, and seating thousands; a UNESCO site. The painted interior with its tiers of galleries surprises; there is a small fee.
The Church of Peace of the Holy Trinity in Świdnica (Schweidnitz) in Lower Silesia is a large timber-framed church and, together with the Church of Peace in Jawor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The foundation stone was laid on 23 August 1656 and the first service took place on 24 June 1657, after a building time of about ten months. It was built with a timber frame filled with clay and straw.
The church was only possible on the basis of the Peace of Westphalia of 1648; Emperor Ferdinand III allowed it under Swedish pressure but attached conditions meant to make building and use difficult. The plan is a Greek cross, 44 m long and 30.5 m wide, with room for about 7,500 people, 3,000 of them seated, spread over the ground floor and four gallery levels. The galleries carry 78 panels of Bible verses and 47 allegorical scenes, and the ceiling paintings of 1694 to 1696 show scenes from the Book of Revelation. The Baroque organ case dates from 1666 to 1669.
- Nearest town
- Świdnica, Poland
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 50.8481, 16.4817
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Poland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Some motorway sections are tolled; pay with the e-TOLL app. Motorway limit for cars: 140 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Church of Peace in Świdnica?
Church of Peace in Świdnica is in Świdnica, Poland, at GPS 50.8481, 16.4817. It is about 13 km from Książ.
Can you camp near Church of Peace in Świdnica?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping nr 231, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Church of Peace in Świdnica?
Church of Peace in Świdnica is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lower Silesia: Książ Castle, the Table Mountains and the skull chapel.
What is there to see near Church of Peace in Świdnica?
Places worth a stop nearby: Książ Castle (13 km), Adršpach Rock Town (36 km), Szczeliniec Wielki (42 km) and Kłodzko Fortress (47 km).
When is the best time to visit Church of Peace in Świdnica?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)