Churches & monasteries

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Nakło Śląskie

The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Nakło Śląskie is a brick Romanesque Revival church with elements inspired by Byzantine art. It was built in 1892–1894 to a design by Hugo Heer, as the growing settlement outgrew its former church in Żyglin. The building stands at 3 Główna Street, close to the Donnersmarck palace.

A Donnersmarck foundation

About 90% of the construction costs were covered by Łazarz IV Henckel von Donnersmarck, owner of the local estates; future parishioners raised the remainder. After completion in 1894, the church became the seat of the independent parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Its history reflects how settlement growth and aristocratic patronage reshaped Nakło at the end of the 19th century.

An unusual design and mausoleum

Hugo Heer’s design combines Romanesque Revival brickwork with Byzantine accents. An octagon is inscribed within a square plan and topped by an octagonal dome, while two low towers flank the western entrance. On the north side stands the Donnersmarck family mausoleum, built of brick in 1889; it contains, among others, the tomb of the church’s founder and his wife.

Practical information and nearby sights

This is an active parish church, so plan an interior visit outside Mass and confirm access with the parish. Nearby are the former care home run by the Borromean Sisters, dating from 1899, and Nakło Śląskie palace about 200 metres away. Allow 30–45 minutes for the church and an exterior view of the mausoleum; the parish address is 3 Główna Street, 42-620 Nakło Śląskie.