St. Mary's Basilica
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St. Mary's Basilica features one of the most spectacularly decorated cathedral interiors in all of Europe. Krakow, Poland.

📜 Towering Gothic edifice in Krakow's Old Town Square, a national landmark.
🔍 Home to one of Europe's most ornate cathedral interiors and the world's largest Gothic altarpiece by Veit Stoss.

Why Go

✨ Witness spectacular, ornately decorated cathedral interior
🖼️ See the monumental 15th-century altarpiece by Veit Stoss
🎺 Experience the hourly 'hejnal mariacki' trumpet call from the tower
🏙️ Climb Hejnalica Tower for panoramic city views (seasonal)

Why Avoid

🚶‍♀️ Half of the church is reserved for prayer, limiting visitor access
🚫 Altar opening times vary, check schedule for full viewing

Tips

⏰ Main Altar opens at 11:50 AM (Mon-Sat) or 2:10 PM (Sun/Holidays)
🤫 Keep silence during your visit
🗣️ English confession available during 'Christ in the City' adoration
⏰ Check the official website for updated Mass and visiting hours

Cost

💰 Adults 20 PLN, reduced 10 PLN (children 7-18, students 19-26, seniors 65+).

Hours

🕒 Visiting hours: Mon-Sat 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Sun/Holidays 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Address

📍 Plac Mariacki 5, 31–042 Kraków, Poland.

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