Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa in Danowo

The Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa in Danowo (Goleniów municipality) is a branch church of the parish in Mosty (the church in Mosty). The Wikipedia entry dates the building to the early 17th century, and the heritage register to the 16th century. Built of stone, it has a rectangular plan and a gable roof of tiles.

Tower and interior

Set into the west slope of the roof is a wooden, boarded tower from 1655, topped with a pointed sheet-metal spire. The large windows have pointed heads and were rebuilt in the 19th century, and in the south elevation is a pointed entrance portal with three recessed orders. The interior has a wooden beam ceiling, and above the entrance a historic choir gallery supported on four posts has survived.

Ruin and rebuilding

After the Second World War the church was not used and fell into ruin. It was rebuilt in 1994-1995, and the consecration took place on 28 August 1995. Nearby stands the palace complex in Mosty.

Practical information

• Address: Danowo 16a, Goleniów municipality.
• A branch church: service times are given by the parish in Mosty.