St. Lawrence's Chapel, Karpacz

Name: St. Lawrence's Chapel
Address: Karpacz, Poland

#3 among attractions in Karpacz

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St. Lawrence's Chapel – a Roman Catholic chapel located on the peak of Śnieżka; in Poland. The chapel is located in south-west of Poland, in the eastern Karkonosze Mountains, on the peak of Śnieżka – the highest peak of the Karkonosze Mountains, located around 5.3 kilometres west of the centre of Karpacz. ()

Local name: Kaplica św. Wawrzyńca na Śnieżce Completed: 1681 (343 years ago)Coordinates: 50°44'10"N, 15°44'23"E

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Karpacz Poland

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St. Lawrence's Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sněžka, Mały Staw, Vang stave church, Wielki Staw.

~50 ftW
Hiking destination on a country border
Sněžka, Karpacz
1 min walk • Sněžka, the crowning jewel of the Krkonoše Mountains, stands as the highest peak on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland. Located near the town of Karpacz, this majestic mountain reaches an elevation of 1,603 meters, making it the highest point in the...
1.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mały Staw, Karpacz
49 min walk • Tucked away in the picturesque town of Karpacz, Poland, lies a serene alpine gem known as Mały Staw. This tranquil mountain lake is a haven for nature lovers and a delightful spot for tourists seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.
3.1 miN
Norwegian-style wooden church building
Vang stave church, Karpacz
80 min walk • Vang Stave Church is a stave church which was bought by King Frederick William IV of Prussia and transferred from Vang in the Valdres region of Norway and re-erected in 1842 in Brückenberg near Krummhübel in Silesia, now Karpacz in the Karkonosze mountains of Poland.
2.5 miNW
Large high altitude mountain lake
Wielki Staw, Karpacz
65 min walk • Wielki Staw - post glacial natural lake in the Krkonoše mountains, in western Poland. It is situated in the Karkonosze National Park at the bottom of the cirque, on the southern slope of the Smogornia mountain.
3 miN
50°46'40"N • 15°45'40"E
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78 min walk • Museum
2.7 miN
50°46'27"N • 15°44'52"E
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68 min walk • Museum
5.2 miN
Forts and castles
Pałac w Miłkowie
133 min walk • Palace in Miłków - a neo -Baroque palace in Miłków in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship.
5.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ptasi Kamień / Čihadlo
134 min walk • Bird Stone - a peak in the Giant Mountains within the Silesian Ridge. Not very prominent peak in the middle part of the Silesian Ridge. It separates the Karkonoska Saddle in the east from the Dołek Saddle in the west.
4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tępy Szczyt, Krkonose / Karkonosze
102 min walk • Blub peak - the peak on the main ridge of the Karkonosze.
2.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Skalny Stół / Tabule, Karpacz
65 min walk • Skalny Stoł - the highest peak of the Kowarski Ridge in the Krkonoše Mountains, at its western end, on the Polish-Czech border.
5.8 miNE
Town
Kowary
147 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Kowary is the breathtaking Wang Church, a wooden marvel that dates back to the 13th century. This architectural gem is a true testament to the town's rich heritage and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Which popular attractions are close to St. Lawrence's Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Sněžka, Karpacz (1 min walk), Wysokogórskie Obserwatorium Meteorologiczne na Śnieżce, Karpacz (1 min walk), Nad Łomniczką, Karpacz (22 min walk).