The 365 windows in the building are intended to represent the days of the year.
The 52 doorways in the basilica symbolize the number of weeks in a year.
The main floor area of the basilica is approximately 23,000 square meters.
The gold-plated cupola was constructed using thousands of copper plates covered in thin gold leaf.
The basilica was built to house the painting of Our Lady of Licheń, which was allegedly revealed to a soldier named Tomasz Kłossowski in 1813.
The bell tower contains the 'Mary' bell, which is one of the largest bells in Poland by weight.
The organ, installed in the basilica, is one of the largest in Poland, containing over 12,000 pipes.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Licheń is the largest church in Poland and one of the largest in the world by floor area. Designed by Barbara Bielecka, the postmodern structure features a central dome topped with a gold-plated lantern and a 141.5-meter-tall bell tower. The complex is situated in the village of Licheń Stary and serves as a major pilgrimage site dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The basilica's footprint corresponds to the date of the year with 365 windows, 52 doorways, and 12 main pillars. Construction took place between 1994 and 2004, funded entirely by donations from pilgrims. The interior houses a miraculous 18th-century painting of Our Lady of Licheń. The surrounding grounds include a Stations of the Cross path, a Calvary hill, and a park with an artificial lake.
The elevated viewing platform on the bell tower provides the best panoramic shot of the basilica's dome and the surrounding landscape.
Climb the 141-meter tower for an expansive view of the surrounding Wielkopolska lowlands.
Dedicate time to explore the expansive surrounding park, which contains numerous chapels and a man-made mountain.
Wear comfortable footwear as the site is massive and requires significant walking.
Do not attempt to see the entire complex in under an hour, as the distance between the basilica, the Calvary, and the older church is significant.
Visitors are expected to dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees; maintain a quiet demeanor inside the basilica as it is an active place of worship.
