Wągrowiec Abbey

Wągrowiec Abbey (Polish: Opactwo Cystersów w Wągrowcu) is a former Cistercian abbey in Wągrowiec, Poland. The former monastery's church is named in honor of the Assumption of Mary and serves as a parish church.[1] The other buildings of the former monastic complex either serve the parish or are part of the local regional museum.[2]

Cistercian Abbey in Wągrowiec
Opactwo Cystersów w Wągrowcu
A view of the Church of the Assumption of Mary from the abbey's entrance
Wągrowiec Abbey is located in Poland
Wągrowiec Abbey
Location within Poland
Monastery information
OrderCistercians
Established1143
Architecture
StyleBaroque
Site
LocationWągrowiec
Country Poland
Coordinates52°48′17.06″N 17°11′30.68″E
  • Part of the monastery complex with the church
    Part of the monastery complex with the church
  • Main church entrance
    Main church entrance
  • Stalls from 1713
    Stalls from 1713
  • Gothic Saint Mary figure
    Gothic Saint Mary figure

See also

References
  1. "The Former Cistercian Church of the Assumption of Our Lady in Wągrowiec". Region Wielkopolska. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  2. "The Former Cistercian Church of the Assumption of Our Lady in Wągrowiec". Region Wielkopolska. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
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