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St. Mary's Basilica (Kościól Mariacki) Tours
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The lop-sided towers of the majestic Saint Mary’s Basilica dominate the northeast corner of Krakow’s lively central square, the Rynek Główny. A church has graced this spot since medieval times, but this incarnation was built of red-brick in Gothic style and consecrated in 1320 after the original was destroyed by invading Tartars in the 13th century. The northern tower was raised to 263 feet (80 meters) and became the city’s watchtower.
The interior is handsomely decorated with a star-spangled blue ceiling, heavy Gothic ornamentation and stained-glass windows that shaft sunlight into patterns in the floor. The showpiece is the magnificent carved altar, constructed with wood by the German craftsman Veit Stoss in 1489; it took him 12 long years to finish his creation, which measures 47 feet (13 meters) across and is carved with 200 biblical figures. The altar is opened daily at 11:50 a.m. to reveal gilded scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary.
St Mary’s Basilica is most famous for the much-loved bugle call that rings out across the city on the hour, every hour, played by a trumpeter standing at the top of the structure’s taller, northern tower.
Practical Info
St Mary’s Basilica is located at Plac Mariacki 5, and it is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. and from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sundays. Admission costs 10PLN, and concessions cost 5PLN.
Address: Plac Mariacki 5, Krakow 31-042, Poland
Admission: 10PLN
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St Mary's Basilica Entrance Ticket
Skip the line with prepaid admission to St. Mary’s Basilica in Krakow. This church in the Main Market Square houses the Veit Stoss Altar, a late Gothic masterpiece. Admire the church’s vaulted ceilings and see for yourself why the Basilica has become a true symbol of Krakow. Stop by 8 Szczepański Square for your printed admission voucher
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Recent Reviews from Experiences in Krakow
Wonderful knowledgeable guide!
kikidee19
, Sep 2019
Our guide was great! He was very flexible. We had four very tired children with us and he made adjustments as we went based on our feedback. We saw so many interesting sites and learned so much about the history of Krakow.
Excellent tour given by Joanna S.
Sharona S
, Jun 2019
We had such a great experience w our city tour of Krakow. We had a limited time in Krakow and wanted to make the most of our time. Joanna, our tour guide, was FANTASTIC! She was so knowledgable in telling us about Krakow, the Jewish sites, Schindler Factory and so much more. It was really one of the best tours we've ever been on. Not.only was she so k knowledgable, she was nice , funny and respectful of observing the Jewish customs when we visited the cemetary or synogogue. Overall, i highly recommend this tour
Walking Tour of Krakow with Joanna
LightPacker183862
, Oct 2018
We started with a tour of Schindler's Factory Museum and worked our way thru the Jewish section, to the Castle, Cathedral and ended in the city square. Joanna was absolutely outstanding. She did a wonderful job.
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