Church of St Philip and St James the Apostles
The Filial Church of St. Philip and St. Jacob in Sękowa is one of the most precious wooden churches in Małopolska”,” and was entered into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003.
About this building
Built in the 16th century, the church, which was severely damaged during the First World War, was rebuilt throughout the 20th century. In the 18th century a spire and extensive covered veranda (exonarthex) were added. The church surface, with the exception of the bell-house, is covered by shingles, which enhances the picturesque appeal of the building’s mass. The current fittings include a late-renaissance main altar from the early 17th century and reconstructed in 1948-49 after its destruction in 1915.
