Church of John the Baptist in Racibórz
Church of John the Baptist in Racibórz is a church in Racibórz, Silesian Voivodeship which is located on Morawska. Church of John the Baptist in Racibórz is situated nearby to the post office Poczta Polska - punkt pocztowy, as well as near the government office Starostwo Powiatowe.Photo: Halavar, CC BY-SA 3.0 pl.
- Type: Church
- Denomination: Roman Catholic
- Description: historic church in Racibórz, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Also known as: “Kościół parafialny pw. św. Jana Chrzciciela” and “Na Ostrogu”
- Address: Morawska 1, 47-400
- Wheelchair access: yes
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Racibórz Castle and Castle Chapel of St. Thomas Becket.
Racibórz Castle
Photo: Halavar, CC BY-SA 3.0 pl.
Racibórz Castle is a stronghold mentioned in Gesta principum Polonorum of Gallus Anonymus in an entry dated to the year 1108. The first brick sections were likely built around the mid-13th century. Racibórz Castle is situated 310 metres southwest of Church of John the Baptist in Racibórz.
Castle Chapel of St. Thomas Becket
Photo: Halavar, CC BY-SA 3.0 pl.
The Castle Chapel of St. Thomas Becket was built at the end of the 13th century and is located in the eastern wing of the castle in Racibórz. Originally constructed in the Gothic style, the building incorporates elements of Baroque and Neo-Gothic architecture. Castle Chapel of St. Thomas Becket is situated 290 metres southwest of Church of John the Baptist in Racibórz.
Castle park in Racibórz
Park
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ostróg and Racibórz.
Racibórz
Town
Photo: Poppei, Public domain.
Racibórz is a city in Silesian Voivodeship in southern Poland. It is the administrative seat of Racibórz County. With Opole, Racibórz is one of the historic capitals of Upper Silesia, being the residence of the Dukes of Racibórz from 1172 to 1521.
Obora
Neighborhood
Photo: Olos88, Public domain.
Obora is a neighborhood, which is situated 2½ km east of Church of John the Baptist in Racibórz.
Church of John the Baptist in Racibórz
- Categories: architectural heritage monument, building, tourism, tourist attraction, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Racibórz, Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.09804° or 50° 5′ 53″ northLongitude
18.22331° or 18° 13′ 24″ eastOpen location code
9F2W36XF+68OpenStreetMap ID
way 210045459OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
building=churchOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionOpenStreetMap attribute
denomination=roman_catholicOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yesWikidata ID
Q11746853
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In Other Languages
“Church of John the Baptist in Racibórz” goes by many names.
- Polish: “Kościół św. Jana Chrzciciela w Raciborzu”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Poczta Polska - punkt pocztowy and Starostwo Powiatowe.
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