St Mary's Basilica, Southern Poland, Poland

4.5 (6.855 reviews) Sunday: 2:00 PM - 5:45 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #11 in Southern Poland Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

The most beautiful place!

One of the most famous of Poland's churches, this Gothic structure features two striking towers of different heights and surprisingly richly decorated insight, mostly thanks to the vibrant polychromy by great Polish artist Jan Matejko. The greatest masterpiece is though the Main Altar by Veit Stoss - a late Gothic illustration for St. Mary's and Jesus life, including scenes of Mary's death and Assumption. Please note that the church, including Main Altar, is currently under long maintenance and renovation works, which may be of some inconvenience.
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Address

Plac Mariacki 5, Krakow 31-042 Poland

Mobile

+48 12-422-05-21

Website

http://www.mariacki.com/

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 11:30 AM - 5:45 PM
Tuesday : 11:30 AM - 5:45 PM
Wednesday : 11:30 AM - 5:45 PM
Thursday : 11:30 AM - 5:45 PM
Friday : 11:30 AM - 5:45 PM
Saturday : 11:30 AM - 5:45 PM
Sunday : 2:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Current local date and time now

Sunday, May 05, 2024, 6:43

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5LakridsKaffe 5:00 PM Feb 24, 2023
Stunning inside
This is a really beautiful church and a must-see for any travellers, whether religious or not. Don’t go through the front entrance which is for praying visitors only (and hence limits you to the back of the church behind a barrier) - buy the cheap entrance ticket across from the side entrance. Then come inside to be amazed by the velvet blue ceiling dotted with golden stars, the well-kept altar with its magnificent decorations, the stained glass windows, and much more.. And stay to hear the trumpet!
5Raintree_Thailand 5:00 PM Jan 3, 2023
Beautiful inside and out!
The St. Mary's Basilica dominates the scenes at the main square. It's a beautiful structure, with two towers of different heights, beautifully lit at night. A bugler comes out and plays on the hour every hour of the day. Can enter the back of the church for free but there’s a charge to see the main alter or climb the bell tower.