Architectural value is much less important than the message that they carry. Both Protestant half-timber churches were erected in the mid-17th century, following the end of the Thirty Years' War that ravaged large parts of Europe.
The Church of Peace in Świdnica is located on the old Protestant cemetery, away from the oldest part of the city. The paintings that cover the walls and ceiling depict visions of St John Evangelist described in his Apocalypse. They also represent coats-of-arms of the most prominent members of the church community as well as views of the local towns and residences. The Church of Peace in Jawor (30 km from Świdnica) is also richly decorated with 180 paintings representing scenes from the Old and New Testaments as well as coats-of-arms belonging to different families and guilds. Both towns boast rich historical hritage. I
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