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Church of Peace
Church of Peace in Jawor - wooden evangelical church with half-timbered
construction, located in Sycamore, is a historic sacred building built under the Peace of
Westphalia agreements concluded in 1648 and ending the Thirty Years War.
History
It was built in 1654-1655, designed by Albrecht von Sabisch with half-timbered construction. The building was unstable materials: wood, straw and clay. Noteworthy baroque interior altar, pulpit and
baptismal font.
On the northern and southern was built four floors of the tribunes, whose sills are decorated with paintings illustrating the
Old and New Testaments and the landscapes of castles and heraldic
shields. All components overlap polychrome motifs fancifully curled
tendrils of plants.
This property stands out from the history of European art second half of the
seventeenth century because of its uniqueness and high artistic value. It is one
of three so-called. Peace churches built after the Thirty Years War and one of the two surviving to this day (the second in Świdnica). The congregation because of
great significance for the culture and heritage of humanity, UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
Jawor Concerts of
Peace
Every year from May to September in Jawor are organized Concerts of Peace. They take place in the
historic setting of the Church of Peace. Chamber music performed by artists of the Polish, Czech and
German, and a place where concerts take place, create a special atmosphere and provide an
unforgettable experience.
A total of Jawor congregation have already held 67 concerts, including 29 concerts
performed by artists from abroad. So far the following artists performed: Nightingales Choir under the baton. Stefan Stuligrosz, Windsbacher Knabenchor, Choir of the
University of Wroclaw "Gaudium", Chamber Orchestra "Leopoldina" Amadeus Orchestra
conducted by Agnieszka Duczmal, Philharmonic Orchestra Sudecka Spirituals Singers Band, Wilanów Quartet, Camerata
Cracovia, Folk band "Sierra Manta", Brandenburgischer Kamerchor, Ledl Jazz
Quintet and many others.
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Author : Magdalena Torończak
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