Ruins of an Augustinian monastery

The monastery was founded in the 13th century after the arrival of the Augustinian friars in the area. In the 16th century, as a result of the reformation, the monastery was dissolved and the building gradually declined. The ruins are open to visitors.

The ruins of the Augustinian monastery in Police-Jasienica is a monument that reminds You of the beautiful history of these lands. This is one of the most beautiful monuments of medieval monastic architecture in West Pomerania. Its origin is connected with the presence of the Augustinians - monks brought to this land in the middle of the thirteenth century. Thanks to their activities, the areas by the river, wet until then, became utilised and the Gunica became regulated. The monks built a mill, bred sheep and pigs, as well as cultivated hops and owned several inns. They were also at the disposal of a wooden church built in the late thirteenth century, which was later rebuilt by them. The monastery itself was founded in the fourteenth century. The monastery buildings consisted of two two-storey naves and a church, which formed together a courtyard open westwards. What survived to our times are the initial foundations of buildings in the Gothic style with peripheral walls on the south and east naves to the first floor, and cellar rooms. During the Reformation in the sixteenth century, the monastery of Jasienica ceased to fulfil its functions and became secularised. At the end of the seventeenth century, it began to fall into disrepair. In the mid-twentieth century, the upper storeys were removed. Today, the area around the church and the ruins of the monastery is well maintained and cleared. Dangerous places are enclosed. The interior of the building is overgrown with shrubs and other wild vegetation, but it is available to the public and it is possible to sightsee the ruins closely. Preserved decorative window arches and arcades perfectly highlight the style which the monastery was built in. The area is encompassed by a churchyard. The ruins of the monastery are available to be seen by any visitor. Part of the building can be reached from the outside, the other remaining elements can be accessed from the courtyard of the church. This beautiful place is very often used as the background of various kinds of outdoor photo sessions. The Augustinian Fair, a regular event aiming at cultivating the culture of the former culture, especially the medieval one, has been organised for several years next to the church and ruins at the end of summer holidays. What is more, the Passion of Christ has recently started to be staged in the ruins of the church on Holy Saturday. The temple located in the neighbourhood is perfectly visible from the road because it is, in fact, built on an elevated area. The ruins of the monastery are hidden a bit deeper.