Kościół Zmartwychwstania Pańskiego, Wałbrzych
Facts and practical information
Church of the Resurrection in Walbrzych is a basilica-style church built in the Neo-Gothic style with a square tower with a spire helmet added on the left side.
It was built between 1867-1870 by Protestants according to the design of Karl Lüdecke. After the end of World War II both Protestant and Catholic services were held there.
Since March 1, 1972 the church has belonged to Roman Catholics, since it was bought by the Bishop's Curia in Wroclaw, where the church was located at that time.
The church has a nave covered with a gable roof and two side naves covered with monopitch roofs. On the front elevation above the portal there is a rose, which was renovated in 2008. Currently, it is the only originally preserved stained glass window, which was not replaced during the renovation in the 1970s.
The naves are separated from each other by a total of twelve square columns, which symbolize the Twelve Apostles. In the right nave there is an image of the Merciful Jesus, and on the side wall there is an image of St. Maximilian. The left nave, on the other hand, has since 2012 housed a special altar containing relics of the blood of Saint John Paul II.
The chancel is separated by an elevation and a transept and closed by a pentagonal apse. Three windows contain stained glass windows made in the 80s of the 20th century. They show the Resurrection of Christ, the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor and the Ascension. On the left wall of the apse closing the presbytery hangs a painting of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Adolf Hyla. In the central part of the altar is the statue of the Risen Christ, which until 2015 was located above the rainbow arch of the presbytery.
In the gallery of the church there is a historic organ from 1871, made by Schlag & Söhne company from Świdnica. The instrument has 14 registers and mechanical: traction of playing and traction of registers.
As part of the renovation work carried out in the 21st century: in 2006 the roofing of the church tower was replaced, in 2007 the wall of the front and the church tower was cleaned, in 2008 the rosette was restored, in 2015 the statue of the Risen Christ was restored and placed in the chancel, in 2017 the main entrance portal, including the fanlight, was restored, in 2018 the roof over the northern and southern tracts was replaced, in 2019 the roof over the chancel was replaced, in addition, the windows were successively replaced with stained glass windows similar to the original between 2008 and 2012.
Guglielmo Marconiego 3BWałbrzych 58-300
Kościół Zmartwychwstania Pańskiego – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Galeria Victoria, Old Mine, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Stary Zdrój.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Kościół Zmartwychwstania Pańskiego by public transport?
Bus
- Armii Krajowej - Dworzec Miasto • Lines: 31A (5 min walk)
- Wysockiego - Plac Grunwaldzki • Lines: 31A (26 min walk)
Train
- Wałbrzych Miasto (6 min walk)
- Wałbrzych Centrum (27 min walk)