Nowy Zebrzydów – przykład miasta kalwaryjnego położonego w cieniu symbolicznego Miasta Świętego

Kalwaria Zebrzydowska stands as the oldest example of a 'miasteczko kalwaryjne' (calvary town) in Poland. This study refines its definition by analyzing its unique role as both an economic and symbolic center, serving as a smaller counterpart to the larger, symbolic Jerusalem complex designed by Christian van Adrichema. The research reveals that Zebrzydów's development disrupted traditional urban planning norms when Mikołaj Zebrzydowski allocated prime agricultural lands for the calvary complex, displacing peasants who later became the town's merchant class. This shift introduced a blend of agricultural culture and pilgrimage-driven trade as primary economic pillars, while enforcing strict religious exclusivity—banning Jews and heretics—to mirror the purity of Jerusalem. The study underscores Zebrzydów's dual function: a practical settlement rooted in peasant migration and a devotional space embodying Catholic ideals.

Płonka, M. (2022). Nowy Zebrzydów – przykład miasta kalwaryjnego położonego w cieniu symbolicznego Miasta Świętego. TECHNE. Seria Nowa, (9), 201–218. https://doi.org/10.18778/2084-851x.13.10