The monumental Church towers over the city and draws attention to its large tower and a distinctive finish the roof in the form of so-called "swallow tails".
This large building is considered to be the most famous fortified Church in Central Europe and a textbook example of Gothic ecclesiastical architecture. The Church, according to tradition, was built in the place of demolished wooden temple. Construction began in 1350 (lasted about 30 years), and its promoter was probably bishop Przecław of Pogorzela, in control in 1341-1376. In the 16th century, for fear of Turkish invasions, the Church was rebuilt and fortified, giving it a defensive function.
Inside the temple there are valuable monuments: sculptures (e.g. works by Veit Stoss), neo-Gothic altar, the 19th century pulpit and the old well, called "Tatar well".
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