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Královéhradecký kraj

St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka

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St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka

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St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka

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    1. View of Śnieżka – Śnieżka (Schneekoppe) Summit loop from Karpacz Górny

    19.2km

    06:17

    840m

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    July 21, 2023

    There is a small chapel on the top of Sněžka.

    It's big enough to walk in, turn around and walk out. But at least.

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      September 2, 2022

      St. George's Chapel Lawrence on Śnieżka is the highest located monument of Baroque art in Poland and an active sacral building. Every year on St. Lawrence, on August 10, takes place at an altitude of 1602 m above sea level. solemn mass.

      More info --> pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaplica_sw._Wawrzyńca_na_Śnieżce

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        October 22, 2023

        The Saint Lawrence Chapel is the oldest building at the summit of Sněžka. It was founded in the 17th century by Count Leopold von Schaffgotsch.

        Every year on August 10th, pilgrimages to the summit of Sněžka take place for the St. Lawrence Festival, with numerous clergy and pilgrims.

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          Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Northeast, Czech Republic

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