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Polish Heritage Sites

This collection showcases the architectural and historical diversity of northern Poland, specifically the Pomeranian and Kashubian regions. It features formidable 14th-century Teutonic Order castles in Bytów and Lębork, alongside significant religious sites like the Gothic Basilica in Chojnice and the Cistercian complex in Koronowo. The list also includes poignant memorials like Westerplatte and 19th-century Neo-Renaissance palaces. From medieval ruins to centuries-old Marian sanctuaries, these sites represent the complex cultural heritage of the Vistula river basin and the Baltic coast.

Polish Heritage Sites — Kaart

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Monument at Westerplatte

The Westerplatte Monument, also known as the Monument to the Defenders of the Coast is a war memorial located in Gdańsk, Poland, on the…

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Lębork Castle

Lębork Castle - a castle built by the Teutonic Order located in Lębork, Pomeranian Voivodeship. The building is found on the river Łeba.

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Bytów Castle

Bytów Castle is a Gothic Teutonic castle and a former stronghold for Pomeranian dukes located in the town of Bytów, Poland.

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Świecie Castle

Teutonic Castle in Świecie is a partial ruin located in Świecie. The partial ruin is kept in full-shape from the bank of the river Vistula…

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Pałac Działyńskich

Neo-Gothic palace in Runowo Krajeńskie, formerly owned by the Działyński family.

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pałac z II poł. XIX w.

19th-century Neo-Renaissance palace in Sypniewo, originally built for the Wilckens family.

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Pomnik Jana Heweliusza

Monument in Gdańsk's Old Town honoring the 17th-century astronomer and mayor, Johannes Hevelius.

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Church of St. Ignatius Loyola

The red and white-painted facade of this post-Jesuit church is decorated with several nice statues and there are ten different altars…

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Kościół pw. Ścięcia Świętego Jana Chrzciciela

14th-century Gothic basilica in Chojnice featuring a 15th-century silver reliquary of St. John the Baptist.

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Leśno, Chojnice County

Leśno is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Brusy, within Chojnice County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.

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Kościół pw. Świętych Apostołów Piotra i Pawła

19th-century Neo-Gothic parish church located in the village of Lędyczek.

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Kościół pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny

Cistercian Gothic basilica in Koronowo, part of a former monastery complex dating to the 13th century.

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Kościół pw. Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny

Early 20th-century Neo-Gothic church in Szczecinek, notable for its 78-meter tall tower.

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Cerkiew Świętego Bartłomieja i Opieki Najświętszej Bogurodzicy

15th-century Gothic church in Gdańsk, currently serving as a Greek Catholic cathedral.

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Kościół pw. Najświętszej Maryi Panny Królowej Różańca Świętego

13th-century Gothic brick church in Słupsk, one of the city's oldest surviving structures.

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Kościół pw. Świętego Jakuba Starszego i Świętego Mikołaja

Former Franciscan monastery church in Chełmno, a brick Gothic structure dating to the late 13th century.

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Kościół pw. Matki Bożej od Wykupu Niewolników

Mid-19th-century Neo-Gothic church located in Okonek.

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Kościół pw. Świętego Jakuba

15th-century Gothic sailors' church in Gdańsk, known for its well-preserved interior and slender tower.

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Kościół pw. Najświętszej Maryi Panny Niepokalanie Poczętej

Considered the oldest Marian sanctuary in Poland, this site in Górka Klasztorna dates back to 1079.

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Kościół pw. Św. Anny i Św. Mikołaja

Late 16th-century church in Krajenka, originally constructed as a chapel for the local castle.