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Gdansk Historical ChurchesA long time ago, in a city not yet built, St Alderbert of Prague was sent by one of Poland’s very first Kings to spread Christianity to the people living along the shores of the Baltic. In 997 he was able to baptize Gdansk’s first ancestors and so, just as the city was politically recognized, so was it given a religion. In 1997, Gdansk celebrated a millennium of Christianity with fairs and parades, but after the performers and spectators receded from the city streets, Gdansk’s Churches stood out as the physical manifestation of 1,000 years of worship.The Gothic Church of the Most Holy Virgin Mary towers above both Gdansk’s skyline and all other brick churches in the World. The tower of this church, commonly called “St. Mary’s,” just begins to rise where nearly every other building in the city reaches their pinnacle. Work on St Mary’s began in 1343, but wasn’t completed until 1502, which seems like a rush job when you consider that it was made brick by brick, kind of like building a sand castle one grain of sand at a time! Inside this marvel, you’ll find some stunning art and an organ in perfect working order. There are regular Organ performances, not to be missed at any cost. A tour of Gdansk’s religious edifices wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Gdansk’s Oldest Christian site: St. Catherine’s. Although the church itself wasn’t built until the 1300’s it’s speculated that it was built upon the same ground as Gdansk’s first religious outposts. Grave markers as old as Gdansk itself can be found here, telling the stories of the city’s first catholic worshipers. But this isn’t just a stop for historians and archeologists: 10 different types of vaulting and a choir of bells please the eyes and ears of architects and musicians. To this day, the passing of time is marked by the melody of St. Catherine’s voice. Given the scale of Gdansk’s sacred buildings, you might guess that a few churches would provide for the communities spiritual needs. But you’d certainly be mistaken. Standing at one church, two different churches are often within your line of sight. St. John’s, St. Nicholas’, St. Bridget’s, and the Church of the Holy Trinity share a common purpose but have a distinct style and a series of unique fixtures. For example, the chandelier in St Nicholas’ and Hans Membling’s ‘Triptych of the Last Judgment’ found in the Church of the Holy Trinity, are one of a kind. A tour of Gdansk’s Churches instills a sense of awe for incredible architecture and the inspired art housed within those storied walls. See what a millennium of worship can create with a few simple bricks and a will to build for the heavens. Historical Churches: St.Bridget's Church - St.Catherine's Church - St.John's Church - St.Mary's Church (the largest brick churches in the Europe) - St.Nicholas' Church - Church of the Holy Trinity
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