St. Mary's Basilica

The Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven is one of the most famous monuments of Krakow and Poland. It is a Gothic church built in the 14th and 15th centuries.

About this building

The first St Mary's Basilica was erected in the 13th century. However, during the Second Mongol invasion of Poland (1259–1260), Mongol troops left most buildings in ruins. The reconstruction of the church began in 1290 and would last until the end of the 1300s. The church overlooks the today lively Plac Mariacki (Marian Square), where the cemetery of the church used to be. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.

For more information on the building, its opening hours or to purchase a ticket visit https://mariacki.com/en/

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Stained glass
  • Monuments
  • Interior features
  • Links to national heritage

Visitors information

  • Level access to the main areas
  • Café within 500m

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Church of St. Barbara, Krakow

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Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is a Roman Catholic complex in Krakow's Old Town district. It belongs to the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. Pope John Paul II resided here from 1963 to 1978. The window right above the entrance is known as a “papal window” due to the fact that John Paul II used to show up there and speak when spontaneous crowds gathered in front of it.