Mausoleum of the Silesian Piasts in Legnica

The Mausoleum of the Silesian Piasts in Legnica is a historic burial chapel next to the Church of St John the Baptist. It was built between 1677 and 1679 as the first Baroque burial chapel in Silesia.

Who the mausoleum is dedicated to

The chapel commemorates the last representatives of the Dukes of Legnica-Brzeg, a branch of the Piast dynasty, and at the same time serves as a monument to the whole family.

Interior decoration

The mausoleum is regarded as an outstanding monument of the Baroque era. Its decoration combines elements of architecture, sculpture and painting, and has a characteristic spatial layout, original decorations and its own iconographic programme.

Practical information

• The mausoleum is located in Legnica, next to the Church of St John the Baptist.
• Nearby it is worth seeing the Piast Castle in Legnica and the Market Square in Legnica.
• It is worth checking opening hours before visiting.