Cathedral of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul in Legnica
Church in Legnica, Poland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cathedral of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul in Legnica is located at Cathedral Square in the city of Legnica, Poland. The present building was erected between 1333 and 1380. A chapel was added in the fifteenth century, and in the late nineteenth century the church was converted into the neo-Gothic style. Over the centuries the church has acquired numerous statues and decorative features. Pope John Paul II established the church as a cathedral on March 25, 1992 and visited the cathedral on June 2, 1997.
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Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul | |
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Cathedral of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul in Legnica | |
Katedra Świętych Apostołów Piotra i Pawła w Legnicy | |
51°12′25″N 16°09′42″E | |
Location | Legnica |
Country | Poland |
Language(s) | Polish |
Denomination | Catholic |
History | |
Authorising papal bull | 25 March 1992 |
Status | Cathedral |
Dedication | Saint Peter, Saint Paul |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | Cultural heritage site |
Designated | 25 November 1949 |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Wrocław |
Diocese | Legnica |
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