Reg.Nr. 89-P/02

Franciscan-Bernardine Monastery, Poznan

The monastery and church exist since 1470 and were rebuilt in 1668 in the present baroque style. The complex was destroyed during the WW2 military operations in 1945. Beginning in 1948, a systematic reconstruction of the complex began. The last phase of reconstruction (1980 until ...
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Project details

Title:Franciscan-Bernardine Monastery, Poznan
Entr. year: 1989
Result:Diploma
Country: Poland
Town: Poznan
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Monastery and Church
Actual use:Monastery and Church
Built: 15th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Jan Kopydlowski, Architect (Poznan - PL)
The Jury's citation: "For the reconstruction of the Franciscan-Bernardine Monastery and Church in its original Baroque style".

Description:
The monastery and church exist since 1470 and were rebuilt in 1668 in the present baroque style. The complex was destroyed during the WW2 military operations in 1945. Beginning in 1948, a systematic reconstruction of the complex began. The last phase of reconstruction (1980 until 1989), regarded the monastery wing, its interior and exterior, the surrounding area, in accordance with preserved 19th century iconography.