The Place and Role of Religious Architecture in the Formation of Urban Space

Abstract

Religious Architecture in cultural heritage constitutes unique role, because it is good widely available and one of the most important components of cultural heritage material. Places of worship remain visible for a long time and centuries witnessed the historic inter-territorial and events, and also stimulators for the subsequent events.The aim of this article is to present the impact of historical sacred objects on the development of their surroundings and to changes in the modern urban environment. Determine their impact on the development of the city structure and urban layout.The basic method of research is the study of cases - including many cases and for different levels of analysis. The issue of the role of religious architecture in the city was not yet often taken. The interplay of architectural objects on the surrounding spatial structure is subject to fluctuations. Therefore, studies of this type should be taken more frequently and periodically repeated. The planned study is based on a little-known material, which is the sacred architecture of Kielce (Poland). Sacred objects together with their associated functional environment, have a significant impact on the composition of the urban city. Sacred objects create the image of public spaces. Constitute an attractive and open to different activities functional structures. architectural value of sacral objects, have a significant effect on the activation of tourist and business districts and regions, and increase the competitiveness of the city and change its meaning on the national or international level.