Church of the Holy Cross in Mysłowice

The Church of the Holy Cross in Mysłowice is a stone church on an octagonal plan, by tradition the oldest in the town. Listed in the heritage register, it belongs to the Archdiocese of Katowice.

Successive buildings

The first official mention dates from 1640, although other sources give 1598. Around 1720 the wooden church was destroyed, in 1740 it was rebuilt in wood, and on 13 April 1807 the rebuilt church burned down during the Napoleonic wars. Around 1810 the present building was erected from limestone. In 1906 the shingles on the roof were replaced with slate.

Appearance

The style is Baroque-Neoclassical, and the form is simple and austere. The roof has the shape of a bell-shaped dome with a ridge turret. The model for the building was the Church of the Holy Spirit in Bytom.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Bernarda Świerczyny 1, Mysłowice.
• This is an active church, so entry to the interior depends on the parish's rules.
• Nearby are the Central Fire Service Museum and the Three Emperors' Corner.