Jasna Góra is the most famous shrine in Poland dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Founded in 1382 by Pauline monks, it contains Poland's most important icon of the Virgin Mary known as the Black Madonna of Czestochowa. The monastery has been a major pilgrimage site for hundreds of years, housing valuable works of art in its Treasury including the trophies of Polish kings, medieval weapons and swords, and patriotic jewelry from the 19th-20th centuries and World War II.

1. Jasna GóraBrightMountainby Robert Syrnicki

2. Jasna GóraThe most famous shrine in Poland dedicated to Virgin Mary and the country's greatest place of pilgrimage . Founded in 1382 by Pauline monks who came from Hungary ,invited byWładysław, Duke of Opole.

3. Black Madonna of CzestochowaThe monastery has been a pilgrimage destination for hundreds years

4. It contains the most important icon of the Virgin Mary in this part of Europe- depicting Mother of God with the Christ Child - known as the Black Madonna of Czestochowa.Pilgrimiges The most famous shrine in Poland and the country's greatest place of pilgrimage - for many its Poland’sspiritual capital.

5. The most valuable works of art are kept in the Treasury.the trophies of the Polish kings

6. medievalweapon, swords