Kathedralbasilika St. Jakob

Erzählte Geschichte

Wir waren auf Spurensuche zur Familiengeschichte zweier Teilnehmer unserer Reisegruppe verbunden mit sightseeing in Olstyn. Dazu gehörte auch die St. Jakobi-Kirche. An unserer Unterhaltung erkannte de...

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This is not an old church, but it is really imposing and you can spot it from many different places around Olsztyn. It was closed when we visited so we never saw the interior.

Beautiful stained glass windows

The construction of the St. James’ Cathedral dates back to the end of the 14th century. The church tower is 63 metres high. In 1807, during the Napoleonic wars, the French kept 1500 Russian prison...

Always amazing!

The Cathedral is one of those places one tends to explore again and again. This great church comes especially to the light during many religious events that take place here. It’s beauty brilliantly gl...

An imposing monument of a church

Walking through the old town towards the castle this place is just a street away. It blends well with its gothic surroundings. Looks well kept. Hearing the organs gives you the chills.