Visit the Church of Peace in Świdnica

A boy is looking at the main altar. This altar was made of wood — A wooden altar. The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

First let me say that I was speechless when I entered this church. The church is absolutely stunning!!! I swear I didn't know we have such a wonderful piece of art (I can't name it differently - for me it is a pure, fantastic work of art). I would like to show you how impressive this church is……. but Im afraid that these photos won't show its charm and uniqueness. Despite everything I will try :) Visit The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica with me.

It is the monument from the UNESCO World Heritage List, Monument of History, the largest wooden Baroque temple in Europe!!!, one of the seven new wonders of Poland according to "National Geographic".

More information about The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica you can find on Wikipedia and UNESCO site

How far is it from Warsaw to Świdnica?

The distance from Warsaw to Świdnica is 418 km.

The Official document which says that the church in Świdnica is on UNESCO list — In a separate thread I also described the church in Jawor. The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

Lutheran community, was to build the church only outside the city walls, without towers and bell tower, only from perishable materials: wood, sand, straw and clay. It couldn't look like a church, and it couldn't have been built for more than a year. It was to be a very modest church that was not to stand the test of time. This was the decision of Emperor Ferdinand III Habsburg, who was obliged by Protestant Sweden to allow Evangelicals in the hereditary principalities of Jawor, Głogów and Świdnica to build only one Church of Peace.

The church stands in the center of Peace Square, where there are 17th and 18th century monuments among old trees. Considering the materials from which the church was built, it is amazing that this church has survived for so many years.

A couple hugging, behind them there is a wooden church with white walls and brown, wooden boards — The surrounding is beautiful. The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by my mum :)

The church was built in 10 months. On an area of 1090 sq m. there are 7.5 thousand people, and the splendor of the baroque interior strongly contrasts with the simplicity of the structure. Almost everything inside is made od wood. The organ with a magnificent baroque frontage supported by two atlases and decorated with moving figures of angels playing music was completely renovated in 2016. This largest organ in the region with 62 voices, made of nearly four thousand pipes, was built in 1909 by the well-known Schlag&Söhne company from Świdnica.

two boy are sitting in the wooden bench, a large organ in the background — An amazing interior of the Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

A man is standing by the wooden bench in a church, painted ceiling and the organ in the background — The historic organ in the Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

The baroque pulpit dates from 1729. The stairs are decorated with biblical scenes, such as "Descent of the Holy Spirit", "Golgotha" and "Paradise". On the balustrade there are carved allegories of Faith, Hope and Love. Above the door to the pulpit there is a sculpture of Jesus the Good Shepherd.

Look at this flying statue!!!

a wooden pulpit - photo taken close up — I couldn't take my eyes off this dazzling pulpit. The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

I put this photo here on purpose. Look at this wooden ceiling…… isn't it beautiful?

The main altar and wooden ceiling painted with saints — Everything was made of wood. The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

A woman is standing in front of a main altar — I have great respect for our heritage. The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyński

The peace churches are unique and if you are ever around you should see them.

A man is sitting in a wooden bench in a church — Pandemic time. The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

Images of people associated with the history of this place

on a wooden pole hangs a painting in a large golden frame — Fantastic frame. The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

the upper part of the wooden pulpit, two paintings in large frames hang on the beam, and the ceiling is painted with saints — Upper part of the church. The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

One boy is sitting in a bench, second boy is standing next to him — My boys were amazed just like me. The Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

In front of the entrance to the church in the hall, you can see a historic baptismal font

historic baptismal font, a woman, a man and two children by it — My family in the Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

Full of impressions, we went to eat something. There is a great restaurant right next to the church. I hope they still hold the level :) We ate grilled cheese with lots of food additives. It was really tasty. I ordered also tea with a few drops of rum ;)

a plate with 4 pieces of bread, fried cheese, balsamic sauce and sunflower seeds — I like such dishes. We are in a restaurant near the Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

My mum ordered baked potatoes with meat, sauce and arugula.

A woman and a man are sitting at the table with their dishes, the woman has baked potatoes with sauce, meat and arugula, and the man has fried camebert with salads — Coffee is just a memory :) A restaurant near the Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica. Photo by A. Rybczyńska

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