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Roman Catholic church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Augustinian Monastery

Name: Roman Catholic church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Augustinian Monastery
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into St. Catherine's, where a plain facade hides one of Krakow's most striking Gothic interiors. Admire the soaring architecture and the ornate altar, then continue your Old Town walk after a short, free visit.

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Full description

St. Catherine of Alexandria is a Gothic church attached to an Augustinian monastery in Stare Miasto.

Reviewers agree the outside is modest, while the interior is the real draw: tall Gothic architecture and one of the more ornate altars among Krakow's many churches. Entry is free, and a visit takes about 15 minutes.

Musicians are sometimes seen rehearsing inside, which adds to the atmosphere. It suits visitors interested in medieval architecture who want a quieter alternative to the central landmarks, within an easy, low-effort walk.

St. Catherine of Alexandria is a Gothic church attached to an Augustinian monastery in Stare Miasto.

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Address

Augustiańska 7, 31-064 Kraków, Poland · Stare Miasto

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Go between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays
it is closed on Saturdays
look at the altar and vaulting rather than judging the church by its exterior.

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Reviews

Although the outside appearance of the church is not very nice, the inside is really beautiful.When I entered there, there were a lot of people with musical instruments in their hands. I think they were orchestras. I don't know why they were there and what they were going to do, but it was a beautiful view inside. I…

Ruslan Musayev

1/5

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