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Village in Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland
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Licheń Stary is a village in Wielkopolskie and major Roman Catholic Mary pilgrimage site in Poland second only to Częstochowa.
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The old church built in 1855. Until 2006 it was place where Mary icon was located. Regular mass service. Free observation deck on top of the church.
The new church where Mary image is located. Monumental and gold. Largest church in Poland and 12th largest in the world. Five masses every day in summer season. Paid observation deck at 130m open till 17:00.
Place of first revelations where image was erected first. Way of the Holy Cross is located here. Several chapels and a church. Free parking
Place with holy water and chapel. After opening a well in 1967 woman regained sight after drinking from it. (or at least it was holy water, as there are suspicions that it is now simple tap water)
Simple accommodation for pilgrims going to Licheń, private rooms with bathrooms and breakfast. Close to churches and Calvary hill.
Pilgrim house with private rooms with bathrooms and breakfast. Close to new church.
By foot
As pilgrimage site there are many pilgrimages going on foot usually from Konin where closest rail junction is located.
All relevant sites are in vicinity of 1 km. Distances are small enough to get anywhere on foot. Only Grąblinek Forest is far enough (2 km) to warrant car.
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