Church of St. John the Baptist, Gniezno

Name: Church of St. John the Baptist
Address: Świętego Jana 2, Gniezno, 62-200, Poland

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The Church of St. John the Baptist is a monument in Gniezno, Poland. It was the headquarters of Order of the Holy Sepulchre for centuries. Its presbytery houses the original 14th-century polychromy made with fresco-secco technique. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 52°32'16"N, 17°35'52"E

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Świętego Jana 2Gniezno 62-200 Poland

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

Nearby attractions include: Gniezno Cathedral, Gniezno Train Depot, Muzeum Archidiecezjalne, Muzeum Początków Państwa Polskiego.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St. John the Baptist?

Nearby attractions include Kościół Wniebowzięcia NMP i św. Antoniego, Gniezno (3 min walk), Gniezno Cathedral, Gniezno (3 min walk), Muzeum Archidiecezjalne, Gniezno (5 min walk), St George Church, Gniezno (6 min walk).

How to get to Church of St. John the Baptist by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St. John the Baptist:

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Gniezno (16 min walk)
Gniezno Wąskotorowe (18 min walk)