Although the first mention of a church in this place dates back to 1278, the 15th century is generally accepted as the century in which the history of the church began. The Gothic structure, built with brick and decorated with stone details, and the steeple were completed in 1441 as integral sections of the town’s defensive walls. In 1525, due to the Reformation, the church was taken over by Protestants, who a year later added a sacristy. In 1655, the church was reclaimed by Catholics.
Inside, the church has twelve monumental pillars supporting the ceiling, and numerous paintings, mostly originating from the 18th century. Other valuable items include a crucifix from the turn of the 15th and 16th century, a sculpture of Pensive Christ from late 16th century, and a Gothic chalice dating back to around 1400.
When visiting the church, take a closer look at the intricate, ribbed vaults. Some keystones, such as the apex stone pieces of the arches, have rich decorations. At the end of the main nave there is a keystone with the head of St John the Baptist. Other keystones are decorated with the Silesian eagle, the Lamb of God, Christ’s head with a halo, a shield with the Bohemian lion, or craftsmen’s insignia. The aisles are similarly decorated. There are also two interesting stairwells accessible from the inner side of the aisles.
According to a local legend, there is a treasure hidden in one of the pillars of the church in Namysłów; however, it has never been found, so it remains unclear whether the legend contains a grain of truth or not…
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