Kerken in Szczecin

Churches and Religious Sites

Szczecin’s religious landscape spans centuries of architectural evolution, from the 14th-century Gothic brickwork of the Cathedral and St. John the Evangelist Church to the pioneering 20th-century reinforced concrete construction of the Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This collection includes the city's oldest structures, Neo-Gothic landmarks, and the modern Orthodox Co-cathedral of St. Nicholas. These sites reflect the region's complex history, representing Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and Orthodox traditions through unique features like medieval wall sculptures and 18th-century ceiling paintings.

Churches and Religious Sites — Kaart

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Szczecin Cathedral

The St. James the Apostle Archcathedral Basilica is a Gothic cathedral located in Szczecin, Poland and seat of the Archdiocese of Szczecin…

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St. John the Evangelist Church

Presumably the oldest building in Szczecin. Prime example of Gothic style.

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Kościół pw. Świętego Wojciecha

Neo-Gothic church built between 1906 and 1909, originally known as the Bugenhagenkirche. It features a distinctive red-brick facade and a slender spire.

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Kościół pw. Świętego Jana Chrzciciela

A Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic basilica constructed in the late 19th century. The building is characterized by its high tower and elaborate brickwork typical of the region's ecclesiastical architecture.

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Kościół pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa

Completed in 1919, this former garrison church was the first in Germany to be built using reinforced concrete. Its modernist design features a massive tower and a spacious, hall-like interior.

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Prawosławna Parafia św. Mikołaja

An Orthodox co-cathedral and parish church built in the early 21st century. The architecture is inspired by traditional Byzantine styles, featuring characteristic domes and icons.

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Kościół świętego Piotra i świętego Pawła

A Gothic church with origins dating back to the 12th century. The current structure features 15th-century exterior wall sculptures depicting prophets and apostles, and an 18th-century painted ceiling.

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Kościół ewangelicki Świętej Trójcy

An Evangelical-Augsburg (Lutheran) church located on Łasztownia island. Originally built in the 19th century, it was reconstructed following significant damage during World War II.

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Kaplica klasztorna

A Roman Catholic monastery chapel serving the local religious community.