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Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
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Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

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Step into St. Francis Basilica, where Gothic walls meet an unexpectedly vivid Art Nouveau interior. Spend half an hour studying the stained glass, painted murals and the copy of the Turin Shroud.

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Full description

Dating back to the 13th century and one of the city's early brick buildings, the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi pairs Gothic architecture with a richly painted Art Nouveau interior.

Visitors single out its stained glass, which departs from the usual rose-window style, along with the murals covering the walls and a copy of the Turin Shroud. It sits in the Old Town close to the main sights, entry is free, and a visit takes around half an hour.

Reviewers describe it as one of the most memorable churches in the city.

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Address

plac Wszystkich Świętych 5, 31-004 Kraków, Poland · Stare Miasto
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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Go in the morning when the light through the stained glass is strongest
  • dress modestly and keep voices low as it is an active place of worship
  • pair it with nearby Old Town sights since it is a short stop.
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Reviews

Such a beautiful combination of gothic architecture and art nouveau decorations inside! Breathtaking ❤️ And free entry.

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Tassia Sollos

2/5

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Krakow

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