Church of St. John the Baptist, Radom
Church in Radom, Poland
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The Church of St. John the Baptist is a gothic church in Radom, Poland. It was founded in the 14th century and is listed as a protected monument in Poland.[1]
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| Church of St. John the Baptist | |
|---|---|
Kościół św. Jana Chrzciciela w Radomiu | |
The church in 2025 | |
 Church of St. John the Baptist | |
| 51°24′08″N 21°8′40″E | |
| Location | Radom |
| Country | Poland |
| History | |
| Founded | 1360 |
| Founder | Casimir III |
| Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Register of monuments |
| Style | Gothic |
History
According to historian Paul Crossley who referenced chronicler Jan Długosz, the St. John parish church was a "royal foundation" that was created in 1360, around the time when King Casimir the Great expanded the entire town of Radom in the 14th century.[2][3] The church has been heavily modified since that period.[3] The site was originally in close proximity to the market square and castle.[3][4]
A Renaissance-style chapel was added in 1630.[5] The chapel features a polychromed vault and was endowed by the Kochanowski family.
In 2020, the parish received a grant of 100,000 zlotys for renovations from the Mazovian Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments.[5] That year, the church also announced plans to renovate the church square.[4]