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The Carmelite Church

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Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and of St. Joseph, commonly known as the Carmelite Church.
It was built in 1692-1701 to the plan of Jozef Szymon Bellotti, erected over the site of an older (1643) wooden church.
The Neoclassical facade dates from about 1782. Inside - 18th century high alter designed by the famous architect of Dutch descent, Tylman van Gameren.
This church was the site of Fryderyk Chopin's first employment. He was invited to give a recital on the wonderful organ inside.
During World War II the church escaped severe damage and was only slightly damaged. As one of the very few architectural monuments in Warsaw it remained original.
After the war it served as a procathedral until the reconstruction of St. John's Cathedral in the Old Town.

This photo is for the September Scavenger Hunt challenge:
Sept. 16. calendar or church
More entries are in the forum http://forum.pbase.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=38699&sid=55a7ef30516b0c5783f6fe9cb9213a2b

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Malcolm Smith18-Sep-2008 19:41
Great piece of architecture and funky light.
Linda Willets17-Sep-2008 00:47
so beautiful
carol j. phipps17-Sep-2008 00:34
GMV!
Guest 17-Sep-2008 00:28
Very impressive building and wonderfully captured!
Guest 17-Sep-2008 00:25
lovely warm light
wendy beard16-Sep-2008 21:15
impressive!
Phillip Normanton16-Sep-2008 20:55
Majestic church in that light :)
wernere0116-Sep-2008 20:34
Great building shining in the sunlight.
Barbara Heide16-Sep-2008 20:24
beautiful light and church!
Laryl16-Sep-2008 19:30
WOW!
Denis Vincelette16-Sep-2008 18:49
Poland is so well explained and showed by your excellent photos ! Another superb image of a great architectural monument !
Marek Wilczura16-Sep-2008 18:25
ladne swiatlo
J. Scott Coile16-Sep-2008 18:20
Great! Classic architecture. We no longer have the patience (nor the money) for these kind of beautiful worship structures.
Faye White16-Sep-2008 18:15
Fantastic structure!
Guest 16-Sep-2008 17:44
Nice shot with the sun hitting it makes it stand out. Impressive building.
Greg Vescuso16-Sep-2008 17:35
Stunning architecture!!Beautiful image.
laine8216-Sep-2008 17:27
magnificent architecture.
Ann...16-Sep-2008 17:20
Very impressive building.
pr_rajan16-Sep-2008 17:16
...so beautiful!
Gerard Koehl16-Sep-2008 17:09
Magnifique architecture bien mis en valeur par la lumière... V
Mairéad16-Sep-2008 17:06
Magnificent - what a beautiful building. You are so lucky to have so
many beautiful buildings on your doorstep.
Cindi Smith16-Sep-2008 16:58
Gorgeous!
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