Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene, Wrocław
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Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene (Polish: Katedra św. Marii Magdaleny we Wrocławiu) in Wrocław, Poland, is a gothic church located between Szewska and Laciarska street close to the central market square, established in the 13th century. It serves as a cathedral of the Polish Catholic Church led by Piotr Mikołajczak. Along with the Old Town of Wrocław, it is listed as a Historic Monument of Poland.[2]
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Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene | |
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Katedra św. Marii Magdaleny | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Old Catholic |
District | Old Town |
Location | |
Location | Wrocław, Poland |
Architecture | |
Style | Romanesque, Brick Gothic |
Completed | before 15th century |
Materials | Brick |
Designated | 1994-09-08 |
Part of | Wrocław – historic city center |
Reference no. | M.P. 1994 nr 50 poz. 425[1] |
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On 21 October 1523, the city's first Lutheran services were held in the church.[3] The church is named after Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene.