Royal Chapel — Attraction in Gdansk

The Royal Chapel (Kaplica Królewska) in Gdańsk is a true architectural gem, blending beauty with historical significance. Built between 1678 and 1681 at the request of King John III Sobieski, it was intended to serve the city’s Catholic community, who at the time had no place of worship due to St. Mary’s Church being controlled by Protestants. Funded by the king and Primate Andrzej Olszowski, the chapel became the only Baroque-style religious building in Gdańsk’s Main Town.

Designed by Tylman van Gameren, a famous architect of the Polish court, the chapel features a rectangular structure with a central dome, adorned with intricate Baroque decorations. The façade includes a cartouche with the coat of arms of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the emblem of King Sobieski, a reminder of its royal origins.

Despite wars and changing times, the Royal Chapel has stood the test of time and remains a beautiful and important landmark in Gdańsk. Whether you’re drawn to its historical significance, religious heritage, or architectural charm, it’s a place worth visiting when...

This baroque beauty was built at the end of the 17th century, and it still shines brightly today. It is located next to the church of St. Mary, and on the square in front of the chapel is the Four Quarters Fountain, which completes the magic...

Kaplica Królewska została zbudowana w XVIIwieku w 22 miesiące. Król Jan Sobieski z biskupem Olszowskim byli fundatorami . Powstała tzw własnym sumptem wciśnięta między dwie gdańskie kamieniczki , które były mieszkaniami dla duchowieństwa. Gdy katolicy zostali wyrugowani przez protestantow z Bazyliki Mariackiej właśnie Jan Sobieski wraz z architektem wpadli na ten sprytny pomysł ze niby nic ,,zostaje zachowany przejazd do patio a kaplicę umieszczono na I piętrze. Jest jedynym przykładem architektury barokowej w Gdańsku. A na dodatek nazwano ten styl barokiem powściągliwym. Otwarta tylko o godz 11 w niedzielę,...