Church of St. John the Baptist and St. Catherine of Alexandria in Świerzawa
Kościół św. Jana Chrzciciela i św. Katarzyny Aleksandryjskiej w Świerzawie
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One of Poland's oldest Romanesque churches, now a secular museum in Świerzawa, offering virtual reality tours, medieval polychromes, and cultural events.

📜 Late Romanesque church, one of Poland's oldest and most valuable sacred architecture monuments.
🔍 Now functions as a secular museum, offering virtual reality tours and hosting cultural events.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore unique Romanesque architecture and medieval polychromes.
👓 Experience virtual reality tours to see hidden church elements.
🎨 Discover a rich history, including Gothic altars and Renaissance epitaphs.
🖼️ Attend concerts, performances, and art exhibitions.

Why Avoid

🚫 No longer used for sacred purposes, may not appeal to those seeking an active church.

Tips

🅿️ Large free parking available.
🗣️ Audioguides and VR available in Polish and Czech.
🎟️ Collect a sticker for the "Explorer's Passport of the Land of Extinct Volcanoes".

Cost

💰 Normal 5 zł, reduced 2.50 zł (includes audiotour and VR).

Hours

🕒 April-September: Mon-Thu 10:00-16:00, Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00. Off-season: by appointment.