Church of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, Lanckorona
ul. św. Jana 5a, 34-143 Lanckorona
Tourist region: Beskid Mały i Makowski
The Church in Lanckorona was founded by King Casimir the Great in 1336 near the castle located on Lanckorona Mountain. Unfortunately, only the main walls with buttresses have survived. The Church was rebuilt several times. The first reconstruction took place in the 16th century. However, the Church was destroyed during the Swedish Deluge. In 1712, the Rosary Chapel was added to the nave with a Baroque altar and a painting by Wojciech Eijasz depicting the Virgin and Child. As a result of arson by the Muscovites during the Bar Confederation, the temple was again destroyed. In the 19th century, the wooden tower was replaced by a masonry tower on the western side of the building. This reconstruction was followed by the consecration of the Church in 1894.
The Church has the late Renaissance main altar with a painting of the Baptism of Christ and the Rosary Chapel, which contains a Baroque altar with an image of Our Lady and Child, the most noteworthy features. Outside, a painting with a representation of Golgotha was created on the wall of the chancel in the last century.
The Church is in the centre of the village. It is well worth a visit while strolling through the charming Lanckorona streets.