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Roman Catholic Parish of the Holy Cross

Name: Roman Catholic Parish of the Holy Cross
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Slip into the Parish of the Holy Cross for a quiet pause in the middle of Krakow's Old Town. Take in the historic interior, notice the relics kept inside, and sit for a few peaceful minutes.

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Full description

The Roman Catholic Parish of the Holy Cross is an active church in the centre of Stare Miasto, open daily and free to enter. Visitors describe a calm, devotional atmosphere and a more impressive interior than the exterior suggests.

Reviews mention opportunities for adoration and mass, and relics of figures such as Pope John Paul II and Saint Charbel are kept here. With a typical visit of around 15 minutes and little walking required, it fits easily between other Old Town sights as a quiet stop away from the busier basilicas.

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Address

plac Świętego Ducha 2, 31-023 Kraków, Poland · Stare Miasto

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Check the posted mass times before entering and keep voices low during services
open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, so it suits almost any slot
pair it with other nearby Old Town churches on one short loop.

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Reviews

This is a beautiful church I loved here. i was able to celebrate adoration and mass It also has the 3 relics Pope john paul 2nd Saint charbel, my two favourites, and I think the 3rd one was Saint john vinnany. I'm not sure it was a true blessing for me to spend time here

billy o'reilly

2/5

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