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The village of Święta Lipka is known for Poland’s oldest Marian sanctuary, famous for marvels and recoveries. The Baroque church presents a delightful interior with rich décor and a unique 18th-century organ, with moving figurines and bells.
A legend has it that in the 14th century a certain convict sculpted a statuette of the Madonna; delighted by the beauty of his work, the judges decided that he could not be a bad man. In order to show his gratitude for this pardon, he placed his statute of Virgin Mary on a linden tree. A brick stone chapel was soon built around the tree, and the place became famous for its miracles, which attracted lots of pilgrims.
The present church was built by the Jesuits in the 17th century. The Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Poland. It is famous for its very rich interior: sculptures, frescos, paintings, gold items, metal craftwork, and a valuable polychrome work which presents scenes from the life of Virgin Mary and the history of the shrine. A linden trunk with a statuette of the Madonna is situated in the place where the holy tree once stood.
A concert of the ‘moving organ’ is a truly unforgettable experience.
Warmińsko-Mazurskie Province, Kętrzyn District
www.swieta-lipka.pl
