Mmm, is someone baking cookies?

Archcathedral of St. John the Baptist in Wrocław

plac Katedralny 18, 50-329 Wrocław (Ostrów Tumski), woj. dolnośląskie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Churches & Cathedrals

Archcathedral of St. John the Baptist in Wrocław

Location and surroundings

The cathedral stands on Ostrów Tumski, the oldest part of Wrocław, at Cathedral Square, on the Oder.

History

The Gothic church has been built since the 13th century and rebuilt many times, including after the destruction of World War II. It is the metropolitan church of the Archdiocese of Wrocław.

What to see

Two towers about 98 m high, a viewing terrace at about 60 m (with a lift), Baroque chapels and the décor of the presbytery.

Who it is for

For tourists visiting Ostrów Tumski and lovers of Gothic sacral architecture.

Practical information

Sightseeing

  • Admission to the nave is free
  • The tower with viewing terrace requires a ticket (approx. PLN 32/27); a lift goes to the terrace
  • The Baroque chapels and the tower+chapels package require separate tickets

Seasonality and hours

The cathedral is open daily with breaks for services; the viewing tower usually 10:00-17:00.

Getting there

Ostrów Tumski in Wrocław; access by tram/bus, on foot across the bridges over the Oder.

Contact

  • Web: https://katedra.wroclaw.pl
Cost: Wstęp do katedry bezpłatny; wieża z tarasem widokowym i kaplice biletowane (np. wieża ok. 32/27 zł) Visit duration: approx. 45 min Seasonality: year-round Opening hours: Katedra czynna codziennie z przerwami na nabożeństwa; wieża widokowa zazwyczaj 10.00-17.00

Sposób dojazdu

  • Komunikacja miejska
  • Pieszo

Kontakt

Source: https://katedra.wroclaw.pl/zwiedzanie/; https://visitwroclaw.eu/atrakcje/ostrow-tumski-i-katedra/; https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archikatedra_%C5%9Bw._Jana_Chrzciciela_we_Wroc%C5%82awiu