Carthusian Church Monastery
Carthusian Church Monastery
Carthusian Church Monastery
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Peter H
Mississauga, Canada516 contributions
Aug 2023 • Business
Carthusian monks first established a church and monastery in the late 1300s and a town grew around it. Over the centuries it had changed hands between German and Polish control. The city is also home to a unique group of ethnic Polish subgroups, the Kashubians, who have their unique language and culture.
Written 1 July 2024
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112HermanK
Hermanus98 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Having seen photos of the Carthusian church monastery taken more than a century ago, a visit to this historic church eas well worth the while. A visit to Kartuzi without some time at this church is unthinkable.
Written 25 August 2019
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JGS501
19 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
If you are traveling through the Kaszubian region of Poland I recommend stopping by Kartuzy, especially this wonderful church. Originally built in 1380, this still working parish church gives a wonderful impression of something very old that has been lovingly maintained over many, many years.
Founded by a monkish order that stressed a constant reminder of the inevitability of death, the church has many features that echo this focus on mortality. The clock in the choir loft features a pendulum in the shape of the angel of death (complete with scythe), and numerous wood carvings in the stalls and on the confessionals reflect the constant presence of death. There is also a small chapel that features several reliquaries, including the forearm bones of St Mauritius.
There is an entry fee.
There is a great cafe around the back of the church as well that serves coffee and cake.
Founded by a monkish order that stressed a constant reminder of the inevitability of death, the church has many features that echo this focus on mortality. The clock in the choir loft features a pendulum in the shape of the angel of death (complete with scythe), and numerous wood carvings in the stalls and on the confessionals reflect the constant presence of death. There is also a small chapel that features several reliquaries, including the forearm bones of St Mauritius.
There is an entry fee.
There is a great cafe around the back of the church as well that serves coffee and cake.
Written 15 August 2014
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Wombat C
Poland119 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
OK, it's old, ok, it's unique still... something is missing. A very short visit is more then enough here.
Written 24 July 2016
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland16,827 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
The collegiate church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kartuzy is the best preserved church of the Carthusian order in Poland. The monastery with the beautiful name "Paradise of Mary" was a place of Carthusian religious life, and its pearl is the church which is a testimony of the founders' faith. The monuments of former Carthusia include: a monastery church, one hermitage, refectory, well and some outbuildings.
Written 8 November 2019
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MKG
Dresden, Germany349 contributions
Aug 2019
Liked this church with a roof shaped like a coffin and the death angel swinging above your head when entering the main entrance.
Written 2 September 2019
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Dean B
54 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
The church interior was exquisite with ornate altars and very detailed carvings on seating. The Cartusians contemplated on momento Mori - remember you will die. On the side alter there were arm bones set in two silver hands that caught my attention. The refectory cafe had excellent coffee and cakes.
Written 26 September 2018
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Marosson
Bratislava, Slovakia89 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
This was really one of the nicest churches I have recently seen. Rich decorations, ornamental stalls, the overall composition and a hidden Gothic altar in a side chapel - a diamond.
Written 25 July 2017
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daesquiv
San Jose, Costa Rica632 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
This is a great church...you would not expect to see it in such a small lovely town. Look for the cravings in the wood which are really well made. The organ is not that impressive but the inside is very nice.
To get here you will need to do a small walk from the rynek/market (about 400 mts), it is not the church located in the center of town
The clock outside is quite nice, you will see it in the back of the church.
To get here you will need to do a small walk from the rynek/market (about 400 mts), it is not the church located in the center of town
The clock outside is quite nice, you will see it in the back of the church.
Written 6 May 2017
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Kasia M
9 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
Great place to visit. 14 century church with lots of charm and history. Very good coffee in the cafe. Can also have a walk around lake near by
Written 16 September 2016
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