The basilica features one of the largest and most steep-pitched roofs in Europe, covering an area of nearly 4,000 square meters.
The church was rebuilt from a near-total ruin following the Siege of Nysa in 1945.
It is the burial site for several Bishops of Wrocław, who resided in Nysa when it served as the capital of the Principality of Nysa.
The interior contains a late-Renaissance baptismal font dated 1555.
A massive, 15th-century triptych altar is preserved within the presbytery.
The building stands on the foundations of earlier Romanesque structures dating back to 1198.
The Basilica of St. Jacob and St. Agnes in Nysa is one of the largest late-Gothic brick churches in Poland, notable for its massive 64-meter-high copper-clad roof. Originally founded in the 12th century, the current structure features a distinctive choir and a barrel-vaulted nave reconstructed after extensive WWII damage. The interior houses an impressive collection of Renaissance and Baroque epitaphs, reflecting Nysa's historical importance as a center for the Bishops of Wrocław. Its choir vault is uniquely tall, reaching approximately 27 meters, designed to accommodate the architectural scale of the medieval era. The basilica holds the title of a minor basilica, granted in 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI. It remains an active parish church and a significant site for Silesian architectural heritage.
From the opposite side of the Salt Market for a full frame of the exterior architecture.
Climb the nearby bell tower (separate site) for an elevated view of the basilica's unique roof structure.
Look for the original medieval brickwork near the lower sections of the exterior walls.
Taking flash photography during ongoing religious services.
Maintain silence; cover shoulders and avoid shorts; remove hats when entering.
