Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Chojnów

The Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Chojnów, formerly known as the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a medieval temple built in the 14th century. It is the largest structure of its kind in the city and the Legnica County, and its architecture represents the Gothic basilica style, with features characteristic of the Silesian school of construction. The church underwent various phases of expansion, including the addition of the main altar in 1400 and a bell in 1405. In the 16th century, it was modernized with the construction of a sacristy and the Bożywoj family burial chapel. In 1651, part of the church burned down, and reconstruction lasted until 1659. After World War II, the temple became a Roman Catholic church once again. Among the important elements of its interior furnishings are a Gothic triptych with the Madonna, a Renaissance epitaph, a Baroque baptismal font, and the main altar created by Georg Ostermeyer. An interesting curiosity is the Stations of the Cross paintings by Piotr Wróblewski, created between 1969 and 1970, which depict historical figures and local activists, leading to controversy regarding the artistic classification of these works. Currently, the church is undergoing renovation, highlighting its cultural and artistic value in the region.