Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków

Name: Church of St. Francis of Assisi
Address: Pl. Wszystkich Świętych 5, 31-004 Kraków, Kraków, Poland
Telephone: +48 12 422 53 76

#40 among attractions in Kraków

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The Church of St. Francis of Assisi with Monastery of the Franciscan Order located in the Old Town district of Kraków, Poland, is a Roman Catholic religious complex on the west side of All Saints Square at Franciszkańska 2, across the street from the Bishop's Palace – residence of Pope John Paul II during his stays in the city. The Church dates back to the 13th century. Saint Maximilian Kolbe was a monk there in 1919, and led his first service at this church on Poland's return to sovereignty. ()

Local name: Bazylika św. Franciszka z Asyżu w Krakowie Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°3'33"N, 19°56'10"E

Address

Pl. Wszystkich Świętych 5, 31-004 KrakówStare MiastoKraków Poland

Contact

+48 12 422 53 76

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Church of St. Francis of Assisi – 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.

~980 ftN
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~740 ftNE
Romanesque 11th-century church
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~270 ftW
Palace
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~960 ftSE
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~960 ftN
Market hall with a Polish art museum
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~930 ftN
Square, Historic walking areas
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~490 ftS
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
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~590 ftS
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Kraków, Kraków
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~880 ftN
Statue to one of Poland's national bards
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~890 ftN
Nightlife
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~1000 ftS
Monuments and statues
Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument, Kraków
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St. Francis of Assisi?

Nearby attractions include Pomnik Józefa Dietla, Kraków (1 min walk), Town Hall Tower, Kraków (1 min walk), Wielopolski Palace, Kraków (2 min walk), Bishop's Palace, Kraków (2 min walk).

How to get to Church of St. Francis of Assisi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St. Francis of Assisi:

Tram

Plac Wszystkich Świętych • Lines: 1, 13, 18, 6, 69, 8 (3 min walk)
Filharmonia • Lines: 1, 13, 18, 2, 6, 69, 8 (4 min walk)

Bus

Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (8 min walk)
Starowiślna • Lines: 610 (12 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (22 min walk)
Kraków Zabłocie (31 min walk)