The sanctuary is located on a peninsula that was an island until the 19th century.
A wooden statue of John Nepomucene stands in front of the chapel on the island.
The miraculous painting of the Virgin Mary is a copy of the icon from the Jasna Góra Monastery.
The site includes a spring considered holy by pilgrims, located near the chapel.
The church was constructed primarily using larch wood.
The sanctuary is a key station on the Papal Trail established after John Paul II's visit.
The Augustów Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed waterway, passes directly by the sanctuary grounds.
The Church of Our Lady of Studzieniczna is a historic wooden sanctuary located on a peninsula within the Augustów Canal area in northeastern Poland. The site is a renowned Marian pilgrimage destination, historically tied to the 19th-century construction of the Augustów Canal. The current wooden church dates back to 1847, replacing an earlier 18th-century structure. Within the complex, a small chapel sits on an island connected to the mainland by a historic causeway. The location is deeply linked to the cult of the miraculous painting of Our Lady of Studzieniczna. Pope John Paul II visited this sanctuary in 1999 during his pilgrimage to Poland. The surrounding landscape is characterized by the dense pine forests of the Augustów Primeval Forest.
The small bridge looking toward the island chapel with the water in the background.
Walk the short wooden bridge to the island chapel for a quieter experience.
Explore the surrounding forested trails that lead directly from the church grounds.
Visit the small souvenir shops near the entrance for local crafts and regional honey.
Avoid visiting during large organized religious processions unless you intend to participate, as the area becomes crowded.
Maintain a quiet demeanor; modest attire covering shoulders and knees is expected inside the church.
