Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kolobrzeg

The construction of the Church of Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Kolobrzeg began in 1300.The basic foundations of the temple built over 21 years,and the whole structure was destroyed several times and roasted badly, especially in March 1945 year. Were ruined roofs, the culmination of the towerand upper parts of the walls. Interior and completely burned. Restored faithful to the great effortformer glory in 1972 was Co-Cathedral the diocese, and in 1986 - by a briefPope John Paul II - raised to the dignity Minor Basilica, the only one so far in the episcopate. there isThis brick building, five naves, with a separate presbytery. Is the largest church in the diocese andone of the biggest in Poland. Its tower rises 68 meters and is visible from long distances from city.