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Passion-Marian Sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska (Bernardine basilica and monastery)

ul. Bernardyńska 46, 34-130 Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, woj. małopolskie

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Sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska

Location and surroundings

The complex is situated at the foot of Mount Żar in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, in the picturesque landscape of the Beskids. It is sometimes called the Polish Jerusalem.

History

This Mannerist-Baroque architectural and landscape complex and pilgrimage park was created from the beginning of the 17th century with the endowment of Mikołaj Zebrzydowski. In 1999 it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as the only calvary on that list.

What to see

The Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, the Bernardine monastery, and a complex of churches and chapels arranged along the Paths of the Lord Jesus and the Paths of Our Lady.

For whom

For pilgrims, lovers of sacred architecture and cultural landscape.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Admission to the sanctuary is free
  • Basilica and monastery: approx. 1-2 hrs
  • Walking the full calvary paths: 4-6 hrs

Seasonality and hours

Open year-round; particularly heavy pilgrimage traffic during Holy Week and Marian feasts.

Getting there

Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Lesser Poland Voivodeship; access by national/voivodeship road and by rail (Kalwaria Zebrzydowska station).

Contact

  • Tel.: +48 33 8766 304, +48 33 8765 499
  • Website: https://kalwaria.eu
Cost: Wstęp bezpłatny Visit duration: Basilica and monastery approx. 1-2 hrs; full calvary paths 4-6 hrs Seasonality: year-round

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Kontakt

Source: https://kalwaria.eu/; https://visitmalopolska.pl/obiekt/-/poi/sanktuarium-pasyjno-maryjne-kalwaria-zebrzydowska; https://www.polska.travel/kalwaria-zebrzydowska-manierystyczny-zespol-architektoniczny-i-krajobrazowy-oraz-park-pielgrzymkowy/