St. Mary’s Church
More about St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Church, also known as the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary or St. Mary’s Basilica, is one of the most important monuments of Cracow and a symbol of the city. It is now an active temple and a popular tourist destination, famous for its rich history and impressive architecture.
St. Mary’s Church offers beautiful interiors, including: St. Mary’s Altar of Veit Stoss, St. Mary’s Bugle Call, Jan Matejko’s Polychromes, Church Towers: northern – 82 meters and southern – 69 meters high and Chapels.
Currently, the church is the site of important religious celebrations and is open to visitors.
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How to get to St. Mary’s Church
If you are planning to walk from the Main Railway Station in Cracow to St. Mary’s Church, the distance is approximately 1.6 km. The walk allows you to visit the charming corners of the Old Town.
If you are planning to visit St. Mary’s Church in Cracow and are looking for parking nearby, here are some options:
- 24h parking | Krakow – Old Town, Czarnowiejska 17, 31-126 Kraków – St. Mary’s Church is 1.2 km away
- Parking lot Kraków Centrum, Starowiślna 13, 31-038 Kraków – St. Mary’s Church is 600 meters away
- Parking lot Kraków Centrum, Święta Filipa 13, 31-150 Kraków – St. Mary’s Church is 1 km away
If you decide to look for a parking space on the streets near the Market Square, remember that there is a paid parking zone in Cracow.
You can also use public transport to reach St. Mary’s Church in Cracow.
- From Dworzec Główny Tunel there is tram line 50, the final stop is Poczta Główna and the destination is 400 meters away.
- From Dworzec Główny Zachód there are tram lines 3 and 50, the final stop is Poczta Główna and the destination is 400 meters away.
The full public transport timetable can be found on the website www.jakdojade.pl
St. Mary’s Church
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Frequently Asked Questions
St. Mary’s Church is located on Main Market Square in Cracow, in the center of the Old Town.
You can visit St. Mary’s Basilica:
- Monday – Saturday
11.30 – 18.00 - Sunday and holidays
14.00 – 18.00
Yes, visiting St. Mary’s Basilica is paid, the cost is:
- PLN 15 for a large brick
- PLN 8, small brick
The most important attractions are the Veit Stoss Altar, Jan Matejko’s polychromes, church towers and side chapels. You can also hear the St. Mary’s bugle call played from the St. Mary’s tower.
Yes, the tower of St. Mary’s Church is open to visitors. Entry to the tower is subject to a fee and requires purchasing an additional ticket. The tower is accessed via stairs.
St. Mary’s bugle call is played every hour from the tower of St. Mary’s Church. Traditionally, the melody ends suddenly, commemorating the legend of a bugler injured during a Tatar invasion.
Yes, masses and services are held regularly in St. Mary’s Church. The exact schedule can be found on the church’s website.
St. Mary’s Church strives to be accessible to all, but due to its historic architecture, some areas may be more difficult to access.