Wooden Churches of Southern Małopolska

There are several outstanding wooden churches in this region of Poland, however, only six are listed as UNESCO World Heritage

Church of the Archangel Michael in Biranowa

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St. Michael Archangel's Church in Binarowa is one of the oldest wooden churches in the region of Małopolska.

This Gothic church was built in 1500. It is decorated with numerous sculptures and paintings of angels, which makes it a magical place. Precious figures of the Mother of God and of several saints, dating back to 14th century, are also located in the church. Special attention should be paid to the Guardian Angels' Chapel, added in 17th century, as well as to the wall polychromes depicting biblical scenes. Since 2003, the church in Binarowa has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. - in: http://www.poland.travel/en-us/unesco-world-heritage-sites/st-michael-archangels-church-in-binarowa

Church of the Archangel Michael in Debno

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Gothic church of St. Michael Archangel is located in Debno Podhalanskie.

The first church at that place was built in 13th century, but only the building from 15th century has remained till today. The interior design of the church is a unique combination of Gothic art and highland folk tradition. The sculptures were made by a local artist, Jozef Janos.

The local legend has it that the church was built by highland robbers, to whom St. Michael Archangel revealed himself on the oak tree.

The church, together with other wooden churches in southern Poland and the Podkarpacie region, was listed on the UNESCO List of World - in: http://www.poland.travel/en-us/unesco-world-heritage-sites/st-michael-archangel%E2%80%99s-church-in-debno-podhalanskie

Church of St Leonard

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St. Leonardo's Church is a cemetery church located in Lipnica Dolna.

It was built at the end of 15th century using larch wood in place of an old church. It has been preserved until toady in an unchanged form and it is one of the most valuable wooden Gothic buildings in Poland. Inside the church visitors may admire the treasures of medieval painting and sculpture. Special attention should be paid to the triptych depicting St. Leonardo, and side triptychs presenting the adoration of the baby Jesus and St. Nicolas. The wall polychromes and ceiling paintings depicting numerous biblical scenes also enrapture visitors to the church. St. Leonardo's Church is also listed by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites. - in: http://www.poland.travel/en-us/unesco-world-heritage-sites/st-leonardo%E2%80%99s-church-in-lipnica-murowana

The six churches (in red what I have):

• Church of the Archangel Michael, Binarowa
• Church of All Saints, Blizne
• Church of the Archangel Michael, Dębno
• Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Archangel Michael, Haczów
• Church of St Leonard, Lipnica Murowana
• Church of St Philip and St James the Apostles, Sękowa