St Adalbert's Church in Radzionków

St Adalbert's Church in Radzionków is a Neo-Gothic brick basilica, built in 1872-1875 and consecrated in 1896. The tower is more than 61 metres high, and the organ has 60 stops. The church is entered in the heritage register.

Construction

In 1858 the old church was judged too small and in need of constant repairs, so it was decided to build a new one. Digging of the foundations began in June 1872, and the foundation stone was laid in August of that year. The building was financed by the faithful with their own labour and by Count Hugo I Henckel von Donnersmarck of Nakło Śląskie. The church was blessed on 8 December 1875, and the solemn consecration was performed on 16 June 1896 by Cardinal Georg Kopp. Because of the Kulturkampf, there was no consecration in 1875.

Architecture

The designer, Herzog of Tarnowskie Góry, planned a brick basilica in the Neo-Gothic style with three aisles, a transept and a tower projecting from the west. Inside you will see a ribbed cross vault. The church is 55.92 m long and 20.40 m wide, the nave reaches 15.85 m, and the tower 61.42 m.

Furnishings

The Neo-Gothic furnishings were made by Carl Buhl of Wrocław. The wooden altars were carved in 1875-1880 and have been restored; the high altar holds a painting of St Adalbert. The organ has 60 stops, three manuals and a pedal, and was built from the case and three stops of an earlier organ by Carl Volkmann. Four bells from 2004, cast at the Felczyński bell foundry in Taciszów, hang in the tower.

Nearby

In Radzionków there is the Bread Museum, and the route to Tarnowskie Góry passes the washery spoil heap.

Practical information

• Address: ulica Świętego Wojciecha 50, Radzionków.
• A working parish church. Arrange a visit to the interior with the parish.