Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Kostomłoty

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Kostomłoty is a Gothic parish church in Środa Śląska County in Lower Silesia, belonging to the Kąty Wrocławskie deanery of the Archdiocese of Wrocław.

From the first mention to today's building

An original building on this site was already mentioned in 1201 and was dedicated to St Gothard. The present Gothic church was built in the mid-14th century. In 1585 it was extended with a porch, and between 1818 and 1819 a western section and a tower were added.

Damage and post-war repairs

The church was damaged in 1945, secured in 1947, and renovated again in 1959-1960 and in 1997.

Architecture and interior

The building is single-nave, built of brick, and oriented. The interior decoration is Baroque in character and dates from the early 18th century.

Practical information

• Address: 1 Maja 26 Street, Kostomłoty, Środa Śląska County
• The parish also covers Jenkowice, Wichrów and Zabłoto, and belongs to the Kąty Wrocławskie deanery of the Archdiocese of Wrocław
• Mass times and current information are worth checking directly with the parish before your visit