Evangelical Church of Martin Luther in Gliwice-Łabędy

The Church of Martin Luther in Łabędy, a district of Gliwice, is a brick Evangelical-Augsburg church built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. It has a single nave and a single tower, and its form echoes the neo-Gothic.

Construction and history

Construction began in 1900, and the church was consecrated in September 1902. In 1945 Soviet troops set up a forge in the building. After renovation, a solemn service was held in it on 16 October 1949 by Bishop Jan Szeruda. In 2002 the parish celebrated the church's hundredth anniversary.

What it looks like

The church is built of brick, with a single nave and a single tower. It is a neo-Gothic building. The church belongs to the Evangelical-Augsburg parish in Gliwice.

What is nearby

Nearest, about 1.4 kilometres from the church, stands the Church of St Anne in Gliwice. Those who like water and walks can travel to Dzierżno Duże, about 5 kilometres from Łabędy.

Practical information

• Address: Strzelców Bytomskich 18, Gliwice-Łabędy.
• The church is in use as a parish church. Service times and the possibility of entering the interior need to be checked with the parish.