Opactwo Cystersów w Lubiążu
Vast Baroque Cistercian abbey on the Oder, with the Church of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, the mausoleum of the Silesian Piasts, the abbot's palace and frescoes by Michael Willmann.
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About the museum
The first Cistercians arrived at Lubiąż on 16 August 1163 from Pforta in Thuringia, brought by Duke Bolesław I the Tall, who founded the monastery on the site of an old stronghold by the Oder crossing. The abbey quickly became an important economic and cultural centre of Silesia, and in the 14th century, at the height of its prosperity, it owned estates from Greater Poland to Lesser Poland. From Lubiąż further monasteries were founded, among them at Mogiła, Henryków and Kamieniec Ząbkowicki.
After the Thirty Years' War, under the abbots Arnold Freiberger and Jan Reich, a period of reconstruction and flourishing lasting more than a century began, which gave the complex its Baroque character. The abbot's palace, built in 1681–1699, has wings 96 and 118 metres long, and the eastern façade of the abbey measures 223 metres. In the monastery church of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, which serves as the mausoleum of the Silesian Piasts, the tombstones of the founder and other princes survive. The interiors are decorated with frescoes by Michael Willmann, known as the Silesian Rembrandt.
The complex is one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe. It is now looked after by the Lubiąż Foundation. Visitors enter in groups with a guide, who shows the Abbot's Dining Room (Jadalnia Opata), the Ducal Hall (Sala Książęca), the church of the Most Holy Virgin Mary and the Summer Refectory.
Highlights
- One of the largest monastic complexes in Europe
- Ducal Hall and Abbot's Dining Room with frescoes by Michael Willmann
- Church of the Most Holy Virgin Mary – mausoleum of the Silesian Piasts
- Baroque abbot's palace from 1681–1699
- Guided tour included in the ticket price
Permanent exhibition
- Zwiedzanie opactwa z przewodnikiem – The route covers the Abbot's Dining Room, the Ducal Hall, the church of the Most Holy Virgin Mary and the Summer Refectory.
- Operated by
- Fundacja Lubiąż
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 40 zł |
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| Reduced | 30 złPensioners, people receiving disability pensions, school children, students up to 26 and organised groups of more than 20 people. |
| Seniors | 30 złPensioners and people receiving disability pensions. |
| Students & apprentices | 30 złStudents up to 26. |
| Groups (21+ people) | 30 zł per personOrganised groups of more than 20 people pay the reduced price; booking a date is required from 20 people. |
| Families | –The regulations provide for a family ticket for parents and at least two children; the price is not given on the website. |
The guide is included in the ticket price (in force since 1 May 2025). Payment is possible only in cash. Photography for private use requires buying a “foto” sticker. A wedding photo session costs PLN 500.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The foundation's website gives no information on accessibility for people with mobility impairments; guide dogs are admitted.
Kids & families
The regulations provide for a family ticket for parents and at least two children; carers are responsible for minors.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Restaurant
Next to the former monastery hospital there is an inn in a converted barn. The building is cold in winter, as it is not heated.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Photography | Photography without flash and tripod is possible for private purposes after buying a “foto” sticker; photography for commercial purposes requires permission. |
| Good to know | Visits take place only in groups with a guide, every hour on the hour, and last about an hour. In the winter and spring period the building is cold, so dress accordingly. Animals (except guide dogs) may not be brought in, and eating or drinking on the site is not allowed. Booking is required only for groups of 20 or more people (magdalena.fundacjalubiaz@gmail.com). |
