Church of St Margaret in Bielsko-Biała

St Margaret's Church stands on ulica Karpacka in the Kamienica district of Bielsko-Biała. It was built in 1897-1899 as a brick church on a cruciform plan.

History and architecture

Construction began in August 1897 to a design by the Viennese architect Carl Steinhofer. The church was consecrated on 11 June 1899. It was built in neo-Romanesque forms with elements of neo-Gothic. It has a single nave with a transept and three altars, and its dimensions are 25 by 11 metres.

Tower and bells

The church has one tower 40 metres high, covered with copper sheeting. Originally two bells were hung in it, which were requisitioned during the First World War. Three new bells were blessed in 1968. The building is in the municipal register of monuments.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Karpacka, Bielsko-Biała-Kamienica.
• This is an active parish church (Bielsko-Biała II deanery, Stare Bielsko); check service times with the parish.
• Nearby is the Dębowiec resort.