St. Martin’s Church in Żnin

The church was built in the village of Góra (today it is a city district) and is considered the oldest sanctuary in Żnin. The local parish dates back to 1301. The church, which is based on a Gothic layout, was built in the 14 ^th century, but numerous reconstructions deprived the building of its original character. Today the church is a combination of elements from different periods and represents many artistic styles. First of all, the 17 ^th -century Manneristic main altar, which was reconstructed in the first half of the 19 ^th century, deserves special attention. It is decorated with sculptures of St. Peter and St. Paul, and a picture of the patron – St. Martin. The interior design also includes Rococo (the pulpit and baptismal font) and Neo-Baroque (two side altars and the choir) elements. There is a Neo-Gothic gate from the second half of the 19 ^th century leading to the churchyard.