The National Geographic Traveler Magazine has announced a list of 16 sites nominated for “The Seven New Wonders of Poland” accolade. The Church of Peace in Świdnica has been placed on the list along with the Benedictine Abbey in...
This is a project run by the National Institute for Museums and Public Collections, together with the cooperation of the National Heritage Board of Poland and under the patronage of the Chief Conservator. Its purpose is to show places...
The 50th Anniversary of the letter issued by Polish bishops to German bishops, known for its famous sentence “We forgive and ask for forgiveness”, was a most fitting moment to open the exhibition titled: “Courage and Reconciliation”.The opening ceremony...
The interior of the Church of Peace in Świdnica was supposed to be bright, colourful and gleaming with gold. These were the intentions of its creators. However, the XIX and XX century modifications steeped it into a false illusion...
A portrait of Martin Luther from 1852, painted by F. Keila, is one of the most important elements of the Church of Peace. Located in the center of the balustrade of the choir, over the years it has become...
Waldemar Pytel, bishop and pastor of the Church of Peace, was one of the participants in the panel discussion “Open City/Otwarte Miasto”. How can we facilitate engagement from local residents in dialogue about Świdnica? This question was the main subject...
