Church of St Andrew in Łęczyca

The Church of St Andrew the Apostle in Łęczyca is a Gothic parish church in the town centre, consecrated in 1425. Its history includes Teutonic raids, while the Gothic exterior shelters Baroque furnishings and the domed Szczawiński Chapel.

A Gothic parish church with a difficult history

The parish existed in the 14th century, and the church was burned twice during Teutonic raids, in 1331 and 1406. The present building was consecrated in 1425. The three-aisled basilica preserves pointed windows, buttresses, steep roofs and a Gothic presbytery with a cross vault and lunettes.

The Szczawiński Chapel and Baroque interior

On the south side stands the domed Chapel of Our Lady from the first half of the 17th century, founded by Jakub Szczawiński. The 18th-century Baroque high altar contains a painting of St Andrew, while an 18th-century figure of Christ stands in the rood arch. Compare the restrained Gothic body with the later interior decoration.

Practical information

The church is in central Łęczyca, a few minutes from the market square. It remains an active parish; plan an interior visit outside services and check current times in advance. The parish website publishes a seasonal Mass schedule, different in summer and from September to June. Allow 30–45 minutes for the church and chapel, then continue to the royal castle and the medieval centre.