St. Charles Borromeo Rectoral Church - Naleczow, Poland - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

This small wooden church was founded by Ludwika Benni, the wife of a well-known doctor from Warsaw. It was designed by the famous architect Stanislaw Witkiewicz, the creator of the Zakopane style in architecture, which is inspired by the regional art of Poland’s highland region known as Podhale. The church was constructed in 1917-1919. According to the founder's wish, it is intended especially for the patients visiting the health resort of Naleczów (St. Charles Borromeo is the patron saint of the sick).

Type of Church: Church Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Dominant Architectural Style: Zakopane style (also known as Witkiewicz style) Archdiocese: The Archdiocese of Lublin Diocese: The Archdiocese of Lublin Address/Location: Armatnia Góra 20 Nałęczów, Poland 24-140 Date of organization: Not listed Date of building construction: Not listed Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed Relvant Web Site: Not listed

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