St. Mary's Church, Stargard Szczeciński

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Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the World in Stargard Szczeciński is most valuable antique on Polish Western Pomerania. It closes eastern part of the Old Town Market.

[edit] History

Oldest mention written dates about existence in this place of sacral object is from year 1248. The bishop of Kamien Pomorski returning Stargard to prince Barnim I stipulated his law to the church.

Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral
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Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral

The church in fastly developing Stargard became to small for all people. In 1292 has been started building of a lot greatest and more impressive temple. In this phase the Church had three nave structure with equal height of all naves. The Church has no tower. In period from 1388 to about 1500 lasted extension of temple. Presbytery and towers has emerged.

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Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral
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