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St Mary's Basilica
Kraków, Poland
About
St Mary's Basilica predates Kraków's 1257 city plan, which is why it sits at an angle to the square instead of lining up neatly with it. The present church is mostly 14th-century Gothic. Inside, the main draw is Veit Stoss's enormous late-15th-century altarpiece, with Jan Matejko's starry decoration overhead. The hourly hejnał bugle call comes from the taller tower. Tourist visits fit around services, so check the day's access before going inside.
Supporting source: St Mary's Church
Plan your visit
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Tourist visits fit around worship and may change by day or season.
Admission
Worship access is free; the visitor route and tower may require separate tickets.
Booking
No booking needed
When to go
- Crowds: Consistently busy
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor
Good to know
- Partially accessible
- Photos restricted in places
- Dress code
- Church-appropriate clothing.
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