| St. Adalbert's Church in Kielce | |
| Native Name: | Kościół św. Wojciecha w Kielcach |
| Religious Affiliation: | Catholic |
| Coordinates: | 50.8731°N 20.6361°W |
| Location: | Kielce |
| Country: | Poland |
| Heritage Designation: | Register of monuments |
| Architecture Style: | Eclecticism |
| Established: | 12th century |
| Completed: | 19th century |
St. Adalbert's Church in Kielce (pl|Kościół św. Wojciecha w Kielcach) is a Catholic church in Kielce, Poland. The site is considered the oldest sacral monument in Kielce,[1] predating the city rights of Kielce itself. According to older tradition, it was the site where Saint Adalbert was martyred.[2] The church also houses multiple works by Jan Styka.[3]
The church complex features a manor house and a clergy house. The church is protected on the register of monuments in Poland.[4]
A wooden church was erected on the site at the turn of the 12th century.[5] This original church was likely founded by a prince.[6] In 1171, it lost parish rights when another church was constructed in the area, and it became a cemetery church. With the support of Fr. Józef Rogalla of Krakow, the current brick chancel was constructed in 1763 and featured a wooden bell tower. The church was then enlarged in the 19th century. In 1885, Bishop Tomasz Kukliński consecrated the founding stone, and the major 19th century additions were finished in 1889.
A nearby manor house was also erected in the 19th century for the Chmielewski family.[7]
The church is a three-nave structure in the Eclectic style. It features a tall tower facade that is visible from many points in the modern city.
The nearby manor house is in the classical style.