The church was originally constructed on the site of a former wooden structure predating the current masonry building.
The interior rood beam, or chancel arch decoration, dates to the 1700s and separates the nave from the presbytery.
The church tower was rebuilt in the 17th century after being destroyed by fire.
It is historically significant as the focal point of Gliwice's old town layout.
The altar contains a painting of All Saints, reflecting the church's titular devotion.
All Saints Church is the oldest parish church in Gliwice, with foundations dating back to the 15th century. It serves as a prominent example of Gothic architecture, featuring a distinctive single-nave layout. The interior houses an 18th-century rood screen, one of the few surviving examples in the region. The church’s structural history includes multiple reconstructions following significant fires in 1466 and 1601. Its main altar is a late Baroque creation, illustrating the stylistic transitions over centuries of religious use. The church remains an active Roman Catholic parish located within the historic center of Gliwice. Its exterior facade retains late Gothic masonry elements. The site is a registered historical monument protected under Polish heritage laws.
From the corner of Kościelna street, capturing the full verticality of the tower against the sky.
Visit during the early afternoon when natural light best highlights the architectural details of the nave.
Walk the perimeter of the church to view the surviving Gothic buttresses and historical masonry.
Combine your visit with a walk through the adjacent Old Town Square (Rynek).
Do not enter the church or walk through the central aisle during mass, as it disturbs worshippers.
Maintain silence; remove hats; avoid taking photographs during active religious services; modest dress covering shoulders and knees is expected.
