Churches & monasteries
The Church of the Transfiguration in Iława, locally known as the Red Church, stands at the south-eastern corner of the former town. This red-brick Gothic building is Iława’s oldest surviving monument and an important stop on a walk through the Old Town.
The church was built in 1317–1325 on the site of an earlier chapel. Its tower was added in 1550 and the side hall in 1624; later work included the neo-Gothic main portal of 1903–1905. The building was integrated into the town fortifications, fragments of which survive nearby.
The great fire of Iława in 1706 destroyed almost the entire town, but the church and a few houses survived. Inside, look for the historic high altar, side altars and the details of the portals and window surrounds. The crypt with its old graves is not open to visitors.
The church is at 1 Kościelna Street. It remains an active place of worship, so interior access depends on services and arrangements with the parish; check current information before travelling. Combine the visit with a walk along Lake Jeziorak, through the Old Town and beside the surviving town walls. Allow about 30–45 minutes for the church and its surroundings.
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