Jodłownik: Wooden Church, Marian Image and Góra Kostrza

Wooden Architecture and Sacred Art

The branch church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Jodłownik was built in 1585 under the patronage of Przecław Niewiarowski. It is a log-built church made of larch wood, with vertically boarded walls. Its distinctive wooden construction and age both define this historic building. The church is included in the Wooden Architecture Route of Małopolska. The wooden church is also part of a larger parish complex with parking areas and paths.

The furnishings include a late Renaissance pulpit from the end of the 16th century and a wooden baptismal font from 1915. These two precisely dated pieces complement the construction with details from different periods. Those interested in sacred art will find specific points of interest in the furnishings as well as in the log construction.

The new parish church in Jodłownik offers another point of reference in time. Following the approval granted in 1980, it was built over six years starting in 1981 and consecrated on 2 August 1987. The image of Our Lady of Jodłownik and two 16th-century bells were transferred to the new church. The image belongs to the Our Lady of the Snows type.

The churches are also of interest to cyclists: the Żeleński Cycling Route and the Carpathian Cycling Route list both the historic and the new Marian church as attractions. If you are interested in the connection between cycling routes and culture, the two churches provide a specific point of interest in Jodłownik.

Nature and Culture in the Municipality

Góra Kostrza is located in the municipality. A steep trail leads through a beech forest to the summit. In the beech forest on Góra Kostrza stands the 180-year-old natural monument Pan Buk; a group of the fern species hart’s-tongue also grows there. The steep climb and distinctive natural features make this a notable excursion destination. This gives you a nature-based option for your holiday planning alongside the churches.

In the village of Szczyrzyce, also in the municipality where Jodłownik is located, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Szczyrzyce preserves a miraculous Marian image that has been venerated there for almost 800 years. The monastery barn appeals to a different cultural interest: it houses a museum with historical, military and religious collections. Together, these destinations offer a glimpse of Marian devotion and collections that goes beyond the architectural history of the churches.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Jodłownik, you can base your decision on your interests: historic wooden architecture and Marian churches in the village, or natural and cultural attractions in the municipality.

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