Basilica of Our Lady of Licheń
Licheń Stary, Poland
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The Basilica of Our Lady of Licheń, located in Licheń Stary near Konin in Greater Poland, is Poland's largest church and one of the world's largest church buildings. Designed by architect Barbara Bielecka and completed in 2004 after a decade of construction funded by pilgrims' donations, the postmodern structure reaches 141.5 meters in its tower, making it among the tallest churches globally. The shrine, dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, Queen of Poland, was elevated to the status of minor basilica by Pope John Paul II in February 2005.
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- church building
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- Licheń Stary, Poland
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