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The historic church in Ziemiłowice is a valuable example of Gothic sacred architecture in the region. It was created in the second half of the 14th century, and in subsequent centuries it was rebuilt several times. In the 19th century it fell into ruin, part of the roof and walls collapsed, and its reconstruction took place only after World War II, in the years 1958-1960, while preserving the original chancel. The church is made of brick, with a stone fieldstone plinth. The current church includes the preserved, two-aisled chancel, closed tribonally with a rib-groin vault, and the sacristy covered with a barrel vault. The exterior elevations are decorated with Gothic-pointed windows and massive buttresses, and the multi-sloping roof is covered with tiles. The preserved Gothic character of the structure is emphasized by architectural details. The church currently serves as a filial church and belongs to the parish of the Elevation of the Holy Cross in Smarchowice Wielkie. Listed in the register of monuments in 1960, it is a significant element of the region's cultural heritage. Located not far from the historic palace, it forms together with it a historical complex of the Ziemiłowice village. Local tradition speaks of a legendary secret passage connecting the palace with the church, which adds to the place a unique charm and mystery.