Oliwa Cathedral

Oliwa Cathedral
Archcathedral Basilica of the Holy Trinity in Oliwa, Gdańsk
Bazylika archikatedralna Trójcy Świętej w Gdańsku-Oliwie
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LocationOliwa, Gdańsk
CountryPoland
DenominationCatholic
Websitehttps://www.archikatedraoliwa.pl
History
StatusMinor basilica, archcathedral
DedicationThe Holy Trinity
Dedicated14 August 1594
Relics heldAdalbert of Prague
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationProtected cultural property
Designated23 November 2017
Architectural typeBasilica
StyleGothic, Brick Gothic, Mannerist, Baroque
Groundbreaking12th century
CompletedSecond half of the 14th century
Specifications
Length107m
Width19m
Nave height17.7m
Number of towers3
Tower height46m
MaterialsBrick
Designated2017-11-22
Reference no.Dz. U. z 2017 poz. 2277[1]

Oliwa Cathedral, formally known as the Archcathedral Basilica of the Holy Trinity, is a Roman Catholic church located in the district of Oliwa, within the city of Gdańsk, Poland. Completed in the late 14th century in a Brick Gothic style, the present church comprises Mannerist-Baroque architectural elements. It has been one of Poland's protected Historical Monuments since 2017, particularly due to its historical significance and the great organ inside.


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