Leśniów Sanctuary
Żarki
Description
Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary of the Patroness of Families is located in Leśniów, one of the districts of Żarki. Built on a hill, it delights with its look and a surrounding area.
The sanctuary includes:
– Our Lady of the VisitationChurch,
– field altar,
– chapel at the spring,
– monastery,
– bell-tower,
– pilgrim’s home.
A shape of the sanctuary is composed by:
– late baroque high altar with the statuette of Our Lady of Leśniów, from the 14th century,
– 18th century side altars,
– 18th century, wooden, rococo portal in the western façade,
– late rococo choir stalls,
– balustrades,
– confessionals from 1782.
The oldest part of the sanctuary was built in the gothic- Renaissance style. A beautiful park with 15 rosary chapels surrounds the church. This big, green area hides many exciting places, e.g. spring with clear water and stone wall with churchyard and square.
Additional information
- Is accessible to public?
- Yes
- How far it is?
- At venue
- How good lightning is
- Small
- Noise level
- Small
- Has parking space
- Yes
- Needs permission?
- Yes