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Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)

Ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 3, Warsaw, Poland
Ranked #20 of 112 attractions in Warsaw
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
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San Antonio, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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As all churches in Eastern Europe this one too is filled with lots of gold and pageantry. It is a nice walk along the avenue and free to the public

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London, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

destroyed during the War it has always been one the most important churches to the Poles, right on Nowy Swiat Street

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Ankara, Turkey
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136 reviews 136 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

From the entrance with Jesus carrying his cross to the urn with Chopin's heart you can get an amazing feeling visiting this church. With so many churches to see and choose from, do not miss this one. It's in the Old Town section of Warsaw and your day would be complete with a visit here. Take your time and sense... More

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Harrisonburg, Virginia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
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A beautiful church. Chopin is buried in France, but gave instructions for his heart to be sent to this church. There is a monument commemorating this.

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Queens, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2008
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I may be prejudiced because I am an American of Polish descent, but anyone with a heart and soul will leave this place deeply touched and moved. One of the last battles of the Warsaw uprising was actually fought inside the church - there are still bullets in some of the walls and in the silver altar screens. In a... More

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Napoli
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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Warsaw, Poland
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151 reviews 151 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
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Warszawa
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174 reviews 174 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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Taipei, Taiwan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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Varese, Italy
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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