Saint Mary's Church, Gdynia
Saint Mary's Church, officially known as the Parish of the Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland, is a charming Roman Catholic church centrally located in Gdynia. Completed in 1924, the church was a community effort, with local residents contributing generously to its furnishings and interior. Its modest size belies its historical and spiritual importance to the city, serving as one of the earliest places of worship established in the area during Gdynia's rapid development in the interwar period.
One of the church's most distinctive features is its main altar, crafted by a local carpenter. At the center of the altar stands a striking golden three-masted ship, a powerful nod to Gdynia's maritime heritage and a symbol of faith navigating the sea of life. This unique element ties the church closely to the city鈥檚 identity as Poland鈥檚 gateway to the sea, and it鈥檚 often a detail that stays in the memory of visitors and parishioners alike.
The church is flanked by a bustling cluster of buildings including a Catholic bookstore filled with religious literature and memorabilia鈥攅specially those celebrating Pope John Paul II鈥攁 primary school, and a modern annex used for services and community gatherings. At noon, the resonant church bells fill the area with their melodic chimes, a familiar soundscape reaching all the way to Gdynia鈥檚 beach. Visitors are welcome, but it's important to respect the sanctity of the space and avoid entering during mass.
One of the church's most distinctive features is its main altar, crafted by a local carpenter. At the center of the altar stands a striking golden three-masted ship, a powerful nod to Gdynia's maritime heritage and a symbol of faith navigating the sea of life. This unique element ties the church closely to the city鈥檚 identity as Poland鈥檚 gateway to the sea, and it鈥檚 often a detail that stays in the memory of visitors and parishioners alike.
The church is flanked by a bustling cluster of buildings including a Catholic bookstore filled with religious literature and memorabilia鈥攅specially those celebrating Pope John Paul II鈥攁 primary school, and a modern annex used for services and community gatherings. At noon, the resonant church bells fill the area with their melodic chimes, a familiar soundscape reaching all the way to Gdynia鈥檚 beach. Visitors are welcome, but it's important to respect the sanctity of the space and avoid entering during mass.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Gdynia. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "911爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 911爆料网 App
Saint Mary's Church on Map
Sight Name: Saint Mary's Church
Sight Location: Gdynia, Poland (See walking tours in Gdynia)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Gdynia, Poland (See walking tours in Gdynia)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Gdynia, Poland
Create Your Own Walk in Gdynia
Creating your own self-guided walk in Gdynia is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Gdynia Introduction Walking Tour
Set along Poland鈥檚 breezy Baltic coast, Gdynia might seem like a youngster compared to its neighbors鈥攂ut what it lacks in ancient heritage, it makes up for in style, maritime flair, and modern energy. Born as a humble fishing village, Gdynia took off spectacularly in the 1920s, transforming into Poland鈥檚 prized gateway to the sea after the country regained independence. This vibrant city... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles