Church of St. Giles, Kraków

Name: Church of St. Giles
Address: Kraków, Poland

#126 among attractions in Kraków

Church, Gothic architecture

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Church of St. Giles in Kraków is a Roman Catholic church of the Dominican Order located on Grodzka Street in Kraków. Its history dates to 11th century; it has been rebuilt many times since. ()

Local name: Kościół św. Idziego w Krakowie Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°3'33"N, 19°56'22"E

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Stare MiastoKraków Poland

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Church of St. Giles – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sukiennice Museum, Church of St. Adalbert, Bishop's Palace, Saints Peter and Paul Church.

~970 ftNW
Museum showing 19th-century Polish art
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~700 ftNW
Romanesque 11th-century church
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~1030 ftW
Palace
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~980 ftS
Catholic church in the baroque style
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~1010 ftS
Stone church built from 1079 to 1098 CE
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~990 ftNW
Market hall with a Polish art museum
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~880 ftN
Landmark basilica with 2 towers
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~980 ftN
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~960 ftNW
Square, Historic walking areas
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~770 ftW
13th-century church with Gothic murals
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~830 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St. Giles?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of Holy Trinity, Kraków (1 min walk), Stolarska Street, Kraków (2 min walk), Grodzka Street, Kraków (3 min walk), Wielopolski Palace, Kraków (3 min walk).

How to get to Church of St. Giles by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St. Giles:

Tram

Plac Wszystkich Świętych • Lines: 1, 13, 18, 6, 69, 8 (2 min walk)
Św.Gertrudy • Lines: 10, 13, 18, 6, 8 (3 min walk)

Bus

Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (4 min walk)
Starowiślna • Lines: 610 (9 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (20 min walk)
Kraków Zabłocie (29 min walk)