Notable Churches and Chapels

This collection highlights the architectural and religious heritage of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. It features a diverse range of sites, from 13th-century Gothic cathedrals in Elbląg and Olsztyn to 19th-century Neo-Gothic structures in Ełk. The list showcases the region's complex history through its various denominations, including Roman Catholic basilicas, a historic Lutheran chapel in Ryn, and an Eastern Christian church in Górowo Iławeckie, each offering unique insights into local brick Gothic and neoclassical styles.

Kościół pw. Świętego Mikołaja

A 19th-century church designed by the renowned neoclassical architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel.

St. Nicolaus Church

St. Nicholas Cathedral is a 13th-century Gothic church in Elbląg, Poland. Established in c. 1247, the church became Lutheran in 1573.

Katedra pw. Świętego Wojciecha Biskupa i Męczennika

Neo-Gothic cathedral built in 1893 and consecrated in 1903, serving as the primary seat of the Diocese of Ełk.

Kościół pw. Najświętszej Maryi Panny Matki Kościoła

A 16th-century late-Renaissance church that was heavily rebuilt after World War II to serve as a co-cathedral.

Kościół pw. Świętej Katarzyny Aleksandryjskiej

A massive 14th-century Gothic hall church and minor basilica, considered one of the most significant brick Gothic monuments in the region.

Cerkiew pw. Zaśnięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny

A 14th-century Gothic building now serving as an Eastern Christian church, notable for its interior artistic heritage.

Katedra pw. Świętego Jakuba Apostoła

14th-century brick Gothic basilica featuring impressive net vaulting and a historic pipe organ used for summer concerts.

Kaplica Ewangelicko-Augsburska w Rynie

A 19th-century Lutheran chapel reflecting the Protestant history and religious diversity of the Masurian region.

Kaplica filialna pw. Świętej Elżbiety

A historic 18th-century chapel in Miłomłyn, originally built as a filial church for the local parish.