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The Holy Cross Wood Relic, Świętokrzyski National Park

#4 among attractions in Świętokrzyski National Park

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The Holy Cross Wood Relic

Facts and practical information

Holy Cross Tree relics - relics kept at the Holy Cross Monastery in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains. They are supposed to contain wood from the Holy Cross. The relics are located in the Oleśnicki Chapel, enclosed in a tabernacle.

According to the legend, it was given to the monastery by Prince Emeric of Hungary, son of Stephen I the Saint, who was to stay in Poland at the invitation of Bolesław Chrobry. In pursuit of a deer, the prince wandered away from his retinue and got lost. When he was about to kill the animal, a cross appeared between the deer's horns, and Emeric was blinded by a great brightness. An angel appeared to the prince and showed him the way to a nearby monastery and ordered him to leave the relics there.

Coordinates: 50°51'33"N, 21°3'12"E
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Świętokrzyski National Park Poland

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Day trips

The Holy Cross Wood Relic – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Święty Krzyż TV Tower, Jeleniowska Landscape Park, Łysa Góra, Bazylika mniejsza pw. Trójcy Świętej na Świętym Krzyżu.

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  • jeleniowska landscape park location map
    5.7 miE
  • lysa gora1.3 miS
  • bazylika mniejsza pw trojcy swietej na swietym krzyzu swietokrzyski national park~80 ftSW
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  • lysogory swietokrzyski national park4.8 miW
  • buk jagielly swietokrzyski national park0.7 miE
  • rezerwat wawoz w skalkach5.3 miNE
  • gora chelmowa swietokrzyski national park3 miNE
  • rezerwat szczytniak5.1 miSE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Holy Cross Wood Relic?

Nearby attractions include Bazylika mniejsza pw. Trójcy Świętej na Świętym Krzyżu, Świętokrzyski National Park (1 min walk), Święty Krzyż TV Tower, Świętokrzyski National Park (5 min walk), Buk Jagiełły, Świętokrzyski National Park (19 min walk).

Where to next? Visit swietokrzyskie Świętokrzyskie region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Poland.