Mausoleum of Duke Jan of Ziębice

The Mausoleum of Duke Jan of Ziębice stands within Kłodzko, on Wielisławska Street, a dozen or so metres from the boundary of the Kłodzko-Zagórze district. It is a small neo-baroque chapel, a separate structure, not connected to any other church in the area.

A chapel commemorating the duke's death

The chapel was built in 1904-1905 of sandstone, on a central plan, in the neo-baroque style. It was designed by Ludwig Schneider. The building commemorates the death of Duke Jan of Ziębice, who was killed fighting the Hussites on 27 December 1428 in the Battle of Stary Wielisław.

A richly decorated interior and dome

The chapel has a richly decorated portal and pilasters, and its dome is crowned with a relief depicting the Silesian eagle and the region's coats of arms. Inside stands an altar, and the walls are decorated with frescoes by Wilhelm von Wörndle, depicting the duke's battle and death.

Practical information

• Address: Wielisławska Street, Kłodzko, a dozen or so metres from the boundary of the Kłodzko-Zagórze district.
• The site is looked after by the parish of St Catherine in Stary Wielisław, where the Church of St Catherine of Alexandria stands. The chapel is an independent structure, not part of it.
• Entry inside is possible by prior arrangement with the parish, free of charge.
• Nearby it is also worth seeing the Kłodzko Fortress and the Museum of the Kłodzko Land.