Basilica Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Miechow

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Our group was privileged to meet with a town council member who took us on a guided tour (with Magda interpreting) of the Basilica Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Miechow. The exterior of the Basilica gave no hints of the beauty and grandeur within. This church and the monastic compound were constructed at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries and received its present shape during a remodeling from 1749-1802. Inside over a dozen altars were richly adorned with gold, sculpture, and art -- an awe-inspiring sight for all of us. It is interesting that this Basilica is not even mentioned in the guidebooks, yet it contains untold treasures including a replica of Jesus' grave, actual robes from monks that were preserved from the 16th and 17th centuries, and more.

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