Oliva Cathedral

Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Virgin Mary and St. Bernard, Archcathedral Basilica, Oliwa Bazylika
Poland, Gdansk
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Oliva Cathedral

Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Virgin Mary and St. Bernard, Archcathedral Basilica, Oliwa Bazylika
Poland, Gdansk
The Oliva Archcathedral is one of the oldest sights in Gdansk, because it was built in the 12th century. as part of a Cistercian monastery. The temple is easily recognizable by the two 46-meter thin and sharp towers on the central facade and is a fine example of the Gothic style with elements of Baroque decorations. Visitors to the Oliwa Basilica will be amazed by the many magnificent marble altars, religious paintings and medieval portraits of the temple's benefactors. But the main asset of the cathedral is the 18th century Oliva organ. Johann Wulf Dalitz. This grandiose instrument with rich carvings is famous for its rare sound and moving scenery.

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Traveled 12 years ago
Rating 9
I went to Katedra Oliwska for a presentation of a new organ. Contrary to expectations, the repertoire was predominantly secular: Schubert, Fibich, ...and, of course, Johann Sebastianich's Toccata in D minor. The organ is good! The church is decorated with love and taste, it is the oldest building in the Gdansk Pomerania, it was rebuilt more than once, it got its current look in the period 1579-1772. The faç ade includes two tall towers pointing to the sky and a baroque portal from 1688, despite the fact that the cathedral was built in the Gothic style.
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