Collegiate Church in Tum
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Collegiate Church in Tum - Collegiate Church of St. Mary and St. Alexis is located in the Greater Poland. This is one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Poland.

The exact date of the beginning of the construction of the church is unknown, but it is expected that the work started in 1149 on the initiative of the Metropolitan of Gniezno Janika.

Romanesque building of granite and sandstone in addition to the religious function and was a defensive fortress. In 1306 the Teutonic Knights invaded Tum and destroyed the church, which then remained abandoned for several decades. In 1487 the building was reconstructed, there were Gothic arched gallery and columns, ribbed vaults in the aisles. In 1569, the main entrance has been upgraded - the porch was attached to the Roman Renaissance style portal. In the interior there were frescoes.

In 1705 during an attack by the Swedes, the church was destroyed. In the years 1765-1785 on the initiative and at the expense of the bishop Soltika Cajetan church was rebuilt in the classical style. The work was performed under the direction of architect Efraim Shegera.

During World War II, the collegiate church was partially destroyed: hit the roof and the interior. Restoration work began in 1947, during this period in the eastern round towers were added. Crucifixion was created by Josef Goslavsky. The opening ceremony of the renovated church took place in 1954.

In May 2011, a collegiate church celebrated its 850th anniversary.

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