A church on an island
The church of St John of Nepomuk was built between 1741 and 1747 at the foundation of the Zamoyski family, then the owners of these estates. It stands on a purpose-built island in the middle of a pond formed by damming the river Świerszcz. A reinforced concrete bridge links it to the shore.
What to see
- The masonry structure — a Baroque church of 1741–1747
- The interior furnishings — Baroque altars and wall paintings
- The setting — an island on a pond, reached by a concrete bridge
- An emblem of Roztocze — one of the region's most recognisable images
Practical notes
The church stands in Zwierzyniec, close to the headquarters of Roztocze National Park. It is an active church — visits take place outside services. It is worth stopping even just to look from outside, especially on a clear day when the building is mirrored in the water.
How to get there and practical info
- Location
- Zwierzyniec, close to the Roztocze National Park headquarters
- Built
- 1741–1747, at the foundation of the Zamoyski Entail
- Admission
- Free; outside services
- Dress
- Appropriate to a place of worship
- Nearby
- The Echo ponds, Bukowa Góra, the park headquarters
- Time needed
- 20–30 min
Gallery
Photos taken on site. Photo: Marek Marcola.
When to go
High water in the pond and fresh green all around.
The height of the season, the most visitors and the finest reflections.
Golden trees around the pond and an intimate mood.
Silence, sometimes a frozen pond, full of atmosphere.
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