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The wooden churches of southern Little Poland represent outstanding examples of the different aspects of medieval church-building traditions in Roman Catholic culture. Built using the horizontal log technique, common in eastern and northern Europe since the Middle Ages.
The wooden church style of the region originated in the late Medieval, the late sixteenth century, and began with Gothic ornament and polychrome detail, but because they were timber construction, the structure, general form, and feeling is entirely different from the gothic architecture or Polish Gothic (in stone or brick). Later construction show Rococo and Baroque ornamental influence. The form of these Roman Catholic churches is deeply influenced by the Greco-Catholic and Orthodox presence in the region.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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A medieval wooden church, richly decorated inside, located within a small town of Lipnica Murowana.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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An outstanding example of finest wooden architecture. Incredible wall paintings inside.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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An ancient wooden church which miracolously survived World War I.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Formerly Orthodox church in Owczary is one of the oldest of Lemko churches, and one of the four Orthodox churcjes in the region insrcibed on the Unesco World Heritage List.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The church in Kwiatoń is considered one of the most beautiful Greek Catholic churcjes in Poland, thanks to its unusually harmonious proportions. It is a quintessential example of the Lemko style.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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