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Královéhradecký kraj

St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka (Mount Śnieżka)

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St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka (Mount Śnieżka)

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St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka (Mount Śnieżka)

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    September 2, 2022

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    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

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    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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    February 26, 2024

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    Oops! There must have been a mistake?
    The chapel of St. Laurentius on the Snow is incorrectly located here and is actually located over 1000m above sea level. higher on the summit Sněžka..
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    1. View of Śnieżka – Śnieżka (Schneekoppe) Summit loop from Karpacz

    12.5km

    04:41

    790m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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