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St. Mary's Basilica


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 57 attractions in Krakow
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: Market Sq. Krakow
Poland

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4 of 5 stars
Saint Paul, Minnesota
23 Sep 2009

St. Mary's church is inescapable if you're in Krakow, largely because of its location but also its distinctive facade and interior. The main entrance is for prayer only, while visitors can access the church on the right side (see photo) after buying their ticket across the street. The interior is quite impressive, not only for the Veit Stoss altar but... more

8 Sep 2009
4
people found this review helpful

Even if you only have 5 minutes, don't make the mistake of missing out on the interior of this church. It only costs about 4zl from the little shop across the small square by the side of the church, you go in the side door of the church, and becuase you have paid you get to go up to the... more

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4 of 5 stars
liverpool, england
27 Jun 2009

We were lucky to be in the area just before mid-day so poped into the basilica just in time to see a nun leave the sacristy area approach the alter and after saying what I pressume was a prayer, she opened the screens which cover part of the alter sculpture to reveal the full work. It was a beautiful scene... more

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5 of 5 stars
cork ireland
21 Jun 2009
2
people found this review helpful

This beautifull is a must for any visitor to Krakow. It is a fine red bricked building on the East side of the huge Market Sq .It is a fine building of red brick wirh 2 towers of unequal height , The interior is magnificent with an altar By Veit Stoss (1447-1533) the most famous wood carver of his time... more

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St. Mary's Basilica Address

Market Sq., Krakow, Poland