点评:Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Katedra Wrocławska, Archikatedra pw. św. Jana Chrzciciela we Wrocławiu) is a striking Gothic cathedral situated on Ostrow Tumski, Wrocław’s oldest district- Its history begins with the Congress of Gniezno when in 1000 three dioceses were created: Wrocławska, Krakowska and Kołobrzeska.
.Consecrated in 1018 and destroyed during the Mongol invasions of Poland in 1241.
Gothic structure built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Rebuilt in 1951, it was consecrated by Archbishop Stefan Wyszyński, Primate of Poland.
Wrocław Cathedral is home to an impressive collection of art and treasures, including paintings, sculptures, and historical artifacts. Some of the most significant pieces include:
-St. John the Baptist’s shrine: A Gothic silver and gold shrine dating back to the 14th century, housing the relics of St. John the Baptist.
-The monumental organ: Installed in the early 20th century, this impressive organ is one of the largest and most elaborate in Poland.
-Frescoes: The cathedral’s walls and ceilings are adorned with a series of stunning frescoes, some of which were painted by famous Polish artist Jan Matejko.
-Chapel of the Holy Cross: This chapel features a 14th-century crucifix and an intricate altar dedicated to the Holy Cross.
. The cathedral has 21 chapels, including: Saint Elisabeth (1680-1686) and the electors' chapel (1716-1721), the work of a Viennese architect, J. B. Frischer von Erlach.
At the top of the tower there is a viewpoint where it is possible to access with the elevator
翻译:施洗者圣约翰大教堂(Katedra Wrocławska,Archikatedra pw. św. Jana Chrzciciela we Wrocławiu)是一座引人注目的哥特式教堂,位于弗罗茨瓦夫最古老的城区奥斯特鲁夫图姆斯基(Ostrow Tumski)。它的历史始于公元1000年格涅兹诺会议,当时建立了三个教区:弗罗茨瓦夫教区、克拉科夫教区和科沃布热斯卡教区。
该教堂于公元1018年落成,并于1241年蒙古入侵波兰期间被摧毁。
这座哥特式建筑建于13世纪至16世纪之间。重建于1951年,由波兰大主教斯特凡·维辛斯基(Stefan Wyszyński)主持落成。
弗罗茨瓦夫大教堂收藏了令人印象深刻的艺术品和珍宝,包括绘画、雕塑和历史文物。其中一些最重要的藏品包括:
- 施洗者圣约翰圣殿:一座建于14世纪的哥特式金银圣殿,供奉着施洗者圣约翰的遗物。
- 宏伟的管风琴:这架令人印象深刻的管风琴安装于20世纪初,是波兰规模最大、工艺最精湛的管风琴之一。
- 壁画:大教堂的墙壁和天花板上装饰着一系列令人惊叹的壁画,其中一些由著名波兰艺术家扬·马特伊科创作。
- 圣十字教堂:这座教堂拥有一座14世纪的十字架和一个供奉圣十字的复杂祭坛。
. 大教堂共有21个教堂,包括:圣伊丽莎白教堂(1680-1686)和选帝侯教堂(1716-1721),由维也纳建筑师J. B. Frischer von Erlach设计。
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