A freestanding brick chapel in the Sucha Góra district of Bytom, distinguished by its Gothic Revival style and intimate single-nave design.
At a glance
This modest chapel stands on Niepodległości Street as a testament to Bytom’s religious architecture. Its brick construction and cross vault spanning reflect a period of revival taste in Polish ecclesiastical building.
History
The chapel’s origins and construction date are not specified in available sources. It remains documented on the Municipal Registry of Monuments of Bytom, affirming its cultural importance to the city.
What you see
The chapel is an oriented, freestanding structure built entirely in brick. Its interior follows a single-nave plan spanned by a cross vault—a restrained but effective spatial composition. A small wooden church bell is mounted on the roof ridge, visible from the street. The building’s dominant architectural language is Gothic Revival, evident in its proportions and detailing.
Cultural significance
The chapel represents a thread in Bytom’s architectural heritage, preserving Gothic Revival sensibilities in a region heavily shaped by industrial development. Its status as a registered monument reflects its value to local cultural memory.
Key facts
- Country: Poland
- City: Bytom
- District: Sucha Góra
- Coordinates: 50.403222, 18.872083
- Registry: Municipal Registry of Monuments of Bytom
Practical information & getting there
The chapel is located on Niepodległości Street in the Sucha Góra district of Bytom. Detailed visiting hours and access information are not currently available; check locally before planning a visit.
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