Magnificent art, beautiful architecture: A beautiful, fabulous church rebuilt in the Gothic style after brought to ruins during the Tartar raids in the 13th century. It is dominated by two towers of different heights. From the northern tower the hejnal mariacki - the city's famous bugle call - is played every hour on the hour. Witness the city's most enduring traditions, the tune ironically breaks off mid-melody in honour of the mythical trumpeter who was shot while belatedly warning the city of Mongol invaders. The church is full of wonderful wooden carvings and pictures. The colourful wall paintings harmonize beautifully with the medieval architecture and are an appropriate background for the high altar. The magnificent stained-glass windows illuminate the Chancel dating from the late 14th century; the blue star vaulting of the nave is breathtaking. Access the wooden stairs of St. Mary’s Basilica to be rewarded by the panoramic view of Krakow, collect a couple of Cracovian legends, or marvel at the largest wooden altarpiece in the world.
The Hejnal Mariacki - the city's famous bugle call - noon-time hejnał is heard across Poland and broadcast live by the Polish National Radio 1 Station.
Good place for prayer especially in the morning with chilled and calm weather.
Street performers are worth watching.
Get on Kamieńskiego. Head east. Exit the roundabout. Take the ramp onto Kamieńskiego. Continue on Kamieńskiego. Take II Obwodnica, Aleja Adama Mickiewicza and Aleja Juliusza Słowackiego/Aleje Trzech Wieszczów/II Obwodnica to Warszawska. Take the exit toward Centrum. Continue on Warszawska to Pawia. Drive to I Obwodnica/Westerplatte.
Bus: none
Walking route available.
They allow photos to be taken inside the cathedral, however not during liturgical celebrations and masses.
Kids under 7 years of age are not allowed on the premises.
It's a sacred place so please maintain silence.
Don't vandalize here.
Don't miss the pure hejnal.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday : 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday : 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday : 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday : 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday : 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday : 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open to tourists from March until end of December.
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Separate ticket is required (15/10zł; no admission for kids under 7; kids 7-12 must be accompanied by an adult).
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