St. Mary's Basilica

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

The St. Mary's Basilica is one of the most important churches of Krakow. It was built in 1287-1320 in Gothic style. The Basilica is famous for it's altar piece, the largest wooden Gothic altar in Europe(3rd photo). It represent the Virgin Mary asleep and on the right and left six scenes from the life of Mary. Every hour a trumpet signal is played from the highest of the two towers. This is in remembrance of the guard struck by an arrow when warning the people of Krakow for the approaching enemy. This beautiful Basilica you can find on the main market square at the end of Florianska Street.

View location in Krakow, Poland

By: Jurgen Huibers

Jurgen Huibers

We are a family of 5 from Belgium. We love travelling and discovering new places in Europe. I hope we can inspire you for your holiday in Europe. Have a look at our destinations so far and feel free to ask any additional info of the places we visited.

11 comments:

Ori said...: Beautiful Church!!I love its very nice chocolate colour (especially photo #2),have enhanced the colour? Well taken photos.; October 9, 2008 at 2:48 PM
Jurgen Huibers said...: Hi Ori, I didn't enhance the photos. The colours are really looking that beautiful inside. Thanks for the visit!; October 9, 2008 at 5:08 PM
Carole said...: beautiful and ornate. great images; October 10, 2008 at 4:20 PM
GMG said...: Hi Juka! Sorry for the delay in coming here, but these last weeks have been hectic; no, I’m not talking about the financial/economic crisis… ;))
Beautiful posts on Krakow! The church looks wonderful, and your interior pictures are awesome! Great job!
Meanwhile Blogtrotter is now on its 200th post: «The Libyan Sea»! Hope you enjoy! Have a great weekend!
Gil; October 11, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Anonymous said...: Really beautifully pictures, you if I have the money and the cash, these are the places I would love to visit.; October 13, 2008 at 9:59 AM
Unknown said...: Hi Juka,

You made a really good post about Krakow, thanks for sharing your trip with us!

I've never been to Poland but it i'd love to!!

Djibs; October 15, 2008 at 7:20 PM
Anonymous said...: wow! what a beautiful church! it's perfect for a photo op. and just wondering of the history behind it. the architecture is so amazing; October 15, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Rajasthan Holidays said...: Hi,
Beautiful and very impressive images the church. Really beautifully pictures,if I have the money and the cash, these are the places I would love to visit.
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Unknown said...: hey mind blowing pics........do visit my blog...care for link exchange?; October 20, 2008 at 6:40 AM
Anonymous said...: wow! wished I can visit the place too:) great architecture!; October 25, 2008 at 10:34 PM
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P.S. Have you kissed the Blarney Stone cause I have, lol; October 26, 2008 at 3:27 AM