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The Bernardine Monastery (a branch of the Franciscans) in Stoczek Klasztorny is one of the most important places related to the history of the Church in Poland. In the years 1953–1954, it was the place of internment for Primate Stefan Wyszyński, the head of the Catholic Church in Poland in the mid-20th century, by the communist authorities. Currently, the monastery houses a museum dedicated to his stay and the preserved internment cell. The physical conditions that Wyszyński had in this prison were significantly better than those of other opposition activists. I don't understand why this insignificant 2-year period of imprisonment is the object of such veneration. A place worth visiting. Especially since the sanctuary and monastery are currently under the care of the Marian Fathers (Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary), who have served there since 1959.

Information about his life and work here on site

Information about the military actions of that time

The High Gate in Lidzbark Warmiński is a Gothic defensive structure built in the second half of the 15th century (ca. 1466–1478) as part of the medieval city walls and was one of three gates leading into the city. Only this gate, now also known as the Foregate, remains today. It is a four-story brick structure with two semicircular towers and a pointed archway, constituting one of the most valuable Gothic monuments in Warmia and Mazury. In the 17th–19th centuries, the structure was adapted for artillery fire, and after being rebuilt in the mid-19th century, it served, among other purposes, as a courthouse. The gate walls still contain remnants of the 1520 bombardment, in the form of embedded cannonballs. Today, the High Gate is an important symbol of the city and a tourist attraction.

The Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Lidzbark Warmiński was built in the 14th century as a Gothic three-nave church. The church tower reaches approximately 66 meters and dominates the city skyline. The church was rebuilt several times – after the fire in 1698 and in the 18th and 19th centuries, combining the Gothic structure with Baroque and neo-Gothic elements. Currently, the collegiate church serves as the chapter's seat and boasts valuable historic furnishings, including Gothic vaults and works of sacred art.

The Nicolaus Copernicus Monument in Lidzbark Warmiński – a sculpture of the astronomer standing on the boulevard along the Łyna River. It serves as a reminder that Copernicus spent several years of his youth here, working for the Bishop of Warmia.

The clock tower in Lidzbark Warmiński is a modern reconstruction of the former castle bailey tower. The original structure, dating from the Middle Ages and modified in the modern period, was demolished in the 19th century during the Prussian authorities' demolition of the castle bailey buildings. The current tower was rebuilt in 2011 based on archaeological research and iconographic sources, including 18th-century depictions. It is part of the developed castle bailey and an example of contemporary historical reconstruction, not a preserved monument. It can be climbed for free from inside the Krasicki Hotel. At the top, there is an observation deck.

On the market square you will find several information boards describing the history of the city, the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul and the building of the former town hall, entered on the list of historical monuments. The beginnings of the town hall date back to the 14th-15th centuries. Situated in the middle of the market square, over the centuries it has been destroyed by fires and rebuilt many times - its current shape refers to the late Baroque reconstruction from the 18th century. It is distinguished by a characteristic turret from 1997.