Holy Cross Church, Warsaw

Name: Holy Cross Church
Address: Krakowskie Przedmieście 3, Warsaw, 00-047, Poland
Telephone: +48 22 826 89 10

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Facts and practical information

The Church of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic house of worship in Warsaw, Poland. Located on Krakowskie Przedmieście opposite the main Warsaw University campus, it is one of the most notable Baroque churches in Poland's capital. ()

Local name: Bazylika Świętego Krzyża w Warszawie Completed: 1757 (267 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 52°14'19"N, 21°1'0"E

Address

Krakowskie Przedmieście 3Śródmieścia (Śródmieście Północne)Warsaw 00-047 Poland

Contact

+48 22 826 89 10

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Day trips

Holy Cross Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saxon Palace, Presidential Palace, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Uruski Palace.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Holy Cross Church open?

Holy Cross Church is open:

Monday 6 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 8 pm
Thursday 6 am - 8 pm
Friday 6 am - 8 pm
Saturday 6 am - 8 pm
Sunday 6 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Holy Cross Church?

Nearby attractions include Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Warsaw (2 min walk), Czapski Palace, Warsaw (2 min walk), Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw (3 min walk), Zamoyski Palace, Warsaw (3 min walk).

How to get to Holy Cross Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holy Cross Church:

Bus

Uniwersytet 02 • Lines: 102, 106, 111, 116, 128, 175, 178, 180, 222, 503, 518, E-2, N44 (2 min walk)
Nowy Świat 02 • Lines: 178, N14, N16, N44, N64 (4 min walk)

Metro

Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet • Lines: M2 (4 min walk)
Świętokrzyska • Lines: M1, M2 (11 min walk)

Tram

Metro Świętokrzyska 05 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (11 min walk)
Królewska 06 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (12 min walk)

Train

Warszawa Powiśle (16 min walk)
Warsaw City Center (20 min walk)