The Royal Chapel Of The King
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Founded by one of Poland’s most notable leaders in history, King Jan Sobieski III (there’s even a brand of Polish cigarettes named after him today), the Royal Chapel of the King in Gdansk is a small building, but interesting enough to visit. Just north and completely overshadowed by the towering St. Mary’s Church, the chapel is situated in between two moderately built houses.
As the only Baroque-styled church in the city, it was built between 1678 and 1681 to fulfill the last will of the primate of Poland at the time, Andrzej Olszowski. The chapel was designed by one of the region’s most famous architects, Tylman van Gameren. Its façade is its most attractive feature, and bears the coats of arms of Poland, Lithuania, and King Jan Sobieski III.
Category: Monument and Historic Building
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