The Church of Peace in Jawor

Information:

1. Short history
2. Opening hours
3. Price list
4. Directions
5. The Church of Peace in Świdnica

Short history

The Church of Peace in Jawor, the largest wooden sacred building in the world, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. It was built in the second half of the 17th century as a result of the Peace of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years’ War. Emperor Ferdinand III Habsburg, under pressure from Sweden, granted the Lutherans in Silesia the right to build three churches on its territory, in Głogów, Jawor, and Świdnica. The conditions for construction were strict – only temporary materials could be used, the churches had to be located outside the cities, they could not have towers or bells, they had to be completed within a year, and their costs were to be borne by the Protestants. Today, of the three churches, only two have survived – in Jawor and Świdnica, as the church in Głogów burned down in the 18th century. Discover this unique history and see the one-of-a-kind Church of Peace in Jawor!

The church makes a huge impression with its unusual architecture and rich history. When you step inside, you will be enveloped by an aura of peace, with beautiful white and gold radiating from every corner. See for yourself how this temple can captivate with its extraordinary atmosphere and beauty!

Opening hours

• From April 1 to October 31:

Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sunday and church holidays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

• From November 1 to March 31:

By prior phone appointment (phone: 516 493 990)

I encourage you to check the opening hours and verify the phone number on the official church website, which you can find HERE!

Price list

So, a contribution to the renovation fund of the Church of Peace in Jawor:

• Regular ticket – 15 PLN
• Group ticket (over 20 people) – 12 PLN
• Concessionary ticket – 8 PLN
• Family ticket – 35 PLN
• Photography – 5 PLN

Directions

The address of the Church of Peace in Jawor: Park Pokoju 2, 59-400 Jawor

For passenger cars, parking is available on 1 Maja Street (about 50 meters from the church)

For buses, there is a pull-off area on Wyszyńskiego Street

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