The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Rychwałd is located 6 km north-east of Żywiec in the NawieśnikStreamValley.

A consecration of the church took place in 1756. The 15^th century painting of Our Lady by unknown artist is the object of worship and was given to the local parish in 1644.

 

The temple consists of three naves with a semicircular chancel in the baroque style. Since 1946 the parish has been run by Franciscans.

In the church we can find:

– late baroque wooden main altar integrated into the chancel; it distinguishes itself with beautiful wood-cravings,

– 15^th century painting of Our Lady by unknown artist given to the local parish in 1644,

– choir loft,

– tabernacle with the Eucharistic throne in the form of procession float with worshiping angels on both sides.

 

On the sides of the main altar there are:

– two wooden wardrobes with doors decorated with paintings,

– chancel with four stained glass windows made in 1935,

– two baroque altars made in the regency style [combination of baroque and rococo features],

– pulpit built in the late baroque regency style,

– altar of the Trinity with a painting of the Sacred Heart, built at the beginning of the 19^th century,

– Saint Maximilian altar,

– small wooden altars inserted into pillars.

 

The church is located in the middle of a green scenery, among woods and meadows.