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Bastion of St. Roch (Bastion św. Rocha)

Bastion of St. Roch (Bastion św. Rocha)

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Bastion of St. Roch (Bastion św. Rocha)

Name: Bastion of St. Roch (Bastion św. Rocha)
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Location: Częstochowa, Częstochowa City, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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1. Jasna Góra Monastery – Jasna Góra Monastery loop from Częstochowa

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2. Jasna Góra Monastery – Jasna Góra Monastery loop from Częstochówka

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3. Jasna Góra Monastery – Jasna Góra Monastery loop from Jasna Góra

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Serafin Expedition

June 26, 2023

Bastion of St. Rocha was erected in the years 1631-36 by Jan Zywerth, a bricklayer, as one of the four huge, polygonal bastions, according to the design of the outstanding military engineer and architect Andrea dell'Aqua (who, by the way, is the creator of the entire fortification). These buildings managed to withstand the famous siege during the Swedish Deluge in 1655. War technology, however, advanced quite quickly, which meant that from 1674 the stronghold was again modernized according to the designs of the outstanding Polish military engineer, Krzysztof Mieroszewski. These works lasted until the middle of the 18th century. During renovation works in the early 1690s, fragments of fortifications from 1631-36 were uncovered, together with walls remembering the times of the Swedish siege of 1655 and bearing traces of cannonballs of that time. The restored interiors of the bastion were intended for museum purposes. In 2006, the first part of the permanent exhibition was officially opened, entitled "Bogurodzica. Splendor of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth”. It includes artefacts from the end of the 18th century, including military items and valuable oriental products, e.g. trophies of the Battle of Vienna, once donated to the monastery by the family of King Jan III Sobieski. The upcoming part of the exhibition is to illustrate the history of the struggle and martyrdom of Poles during the partitions and in the 20th century. Temporary exhibitions are also organized here.

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Serafin Expedition

June 26, 2023

Bastion of St. Rocha is one of the four mighty bastions of the Jasna Góra fortress, located on the north-western side of the sanctuary. It houses the latest exhibition of militaria at Jasna Góra, including the equipment of the former Arsenal, and an exhibition of numerous votive offerings. The building itself was erected in the years 1631-1636, during thorough works related to the fortification of the monastery. The museum exhibition was opened in the Bastion of St. Roch in 2006, after renovation works.

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Location: Częstochowa, Częstochowa City, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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