Architecture sights in Nysa
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Cathedral of SS James and Agnes
There's no mistaking Nysa's powerful Cathedral of SS James and Agnes, with its imposing blackened bulk and fine stone double portal. Built in 1430, it was remodelled after a fire in 1542, but hasn't changed much since then. The cathedral's 4000-sq-metre, roof supported by 18 brick columns inside, is one of the steepest church roofs in Europe.
The vast interior, much of it dating from the late 19th century, looks distinctly sober and noble, its loftiness being the most arresting feature. On closer inspection, however, you'll see that its side chapels (a total of 18) boast wonderful stained glass and a wealth of tombstones, funeral monuments and epitaphs, making up the larg…
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Church of SS Peter and Paul
The twin-towered Church of SS Peter and Paul, built in 1727 for the Hospitallers of the Holy Sepulchre, has one of Silesia's best Baroque interiors, complete with an opulent high altar, organ and trompe l'œil wall paintings.
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