Church of Sts. Peter and Paul in Krotoszyn

On the Small Market Square of Krotoszyn stands the late Baroque church of Sts. Peter and Paul — a former Trinitarian church built in 1767–1774. The foundress was the hetman's wife Ludwika née Mniszek-Potocka, and the design came from Karol Frantz. A two-bay nave closes with a presbytery ending in a round apse.

A pulpit shaped like a boat

The Baroque interior hides a curiosity: a pulpit shaped like a boat, complete with sail and nets. The high altar displays the image of Christ, Ecce Homo, venerated by the Trinitarians — an order that cared for prisoners and slaves. The presbytery shows the coats of arms of the Potocki and Mniszech families, commemorating the founders.

The Lady of Krotoszyn and the monastery

In a side altar veneration surrounds the image of the Virgin known as the Lady of Krotoszyn, preserved from the original wooden parish church; opposite stands an altar of the crucified Christ. Next to the church rises the Baroque monastery building, which today houses the Regional Museum — the two can be visited in one trip.

In practice

The church stands at Klasztorna Street 3, right by the Small Market Square, a few steps from the main square. A quarter of an hour is enough for the interior. Afterwards, stroll around Krotoszyn's market square; cyclists will appreciate the proximity of the Barycz Valley and the Colourful Carp Trail, which begin within some twenty kilometres.