Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene, Wrocław
Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene (Polish: Katedra św. Marii Magdaleny we Wrocławiu) in Wrocław, Poland, is a gothic church located between Szewska and Laciarska street close to the central market square, established in the 13th century. It serves as a cathedral of the Polish Catholic Church led by Piotr Mikołajczak. Along with the Old Town of Wrocław, it is listed as a Historic Monument of Poland.
| Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene | |
|---|---|
Katedra św. Marii Magdaleny | |
View from Szewska street | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Old Catholic |
| District | Old Town |
| Location | |
| Location | Wrocław, Poland |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Romanesque, Brick Gothic |
| Completed | before 15th century |
| Materials | Brick |
Historic Monument of Poland | |
| Designated | 1994-09-08 |
| Part of | Wrocław – historic city center |
| Reference no. | M.P. 1994 nr 50 poz. 425 |
On 21 October 1523, the city's first Lutheran services were held in the church. The church is named after Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene.
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