Church Of The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary And St Michael The Archangel In Haczów
Sacral Monuments
This wooden church is the largest wooden gothic church in Europe and the oldest wooden church of timber frame construction in the country. It was built in 1388 and expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The interiors conceal paintings from 1494. The church was known for its miraculous statue of Our Lady of Sorrows, which, according to legend, healed pilgrims. Currently, a copy is in the temple; the original sculpture, consecrated by Pope John Paul II, was placed in the nearby parish church. The precious elements of the décor include: the Baroque altar from the 17th century, painted crosses from the 15th century, a stone baptismal font from the 16th century, gothic sculptures from the 15th century and the gothic portals. In the years 2000-2006 the building was thoroughly renovated with maintenance of the wood and replacement of the shingles. In 2003, the temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, together with other wooden churches of the Carpathian Mountains. The church is located on the Wooden Architecture trail.
