Open AccessPremonstratensian Convent Complex in the Polish Lands: Imbramowice in the Past and Today
Author(s) -
Joanna Gil-Mastalerczyk
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/603/5/052089
Subject(s) - treasure , pilgrimage , history , cultural heritage , order (exchange) , ancient history , geography , archaeology , finance , economics
The historical architectural and urban complex of the Norbertine Sisters in Imbramowice near Kraków (Poland) is a valuable treasure trove of the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Premonstratensian Order in the Polish lands, spanning several centuries. This is a site of special religious and pilgrimage importance, and one of the oldest Norbertine convents, one of the two currently functioning Norbertine houses in Poland. Its history reflects the rich and painful history of Poland. The convent complex was funded in the 13 th century by Bishop Iwo Odrowąż. Subsequently, after the fire, it was rebuilt in the 17 th and the 18 th century and has been functioning incessantly to this day. For over 780 years, it has been managed by the Norbertine Sisters and supported by benefactors and volunteers. Thanks to the numerous initiatives that are undertaken and the systematically performed construction work, the overall functionality of the complex has increased. The old monuments offer numerous possibilities of using their diverse wealth by all the interested persons.