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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Częstochowa at Jasna Góra (basilica and monastery)

ul. Kordeckiego 2 (klasztor: ul. Klasztorna), 42-225 Częstochowa, woj. śląskie

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Sanctuary at Jasna Góra

Location and surroundings

The Pauline monastery and basilica are located on Jasna Góra hill in Częstochowa, at the western edge of the city, on Aleje NMP.

History

The Pauline monastery was founded in the 14th century and is Poland's most important Marian sanctuary, famous for the miraculous image of Our Lady of Częstochowa. It is among the most visited sanctuaries in Poland.

What to see

The miraculous image of Our Lady (tempera on lime wood, about 122 x 81 cm) in the Chapel of Our Lady, the basilica, the treasury, the defensive walls and the tower.

Who it is for

For pilgrims and tourists interested in history and sacral art.

Practical information

Sightseeing

  • Admission free
  • The miraculous image is unveiled every morning and at set times of the day
  • On the sanctuary grounds there are, among others, a treasury, a museum and defensive walls

Seasonality and hours

The sanctuary is open approx. 5:00-21:30; the walls and the Stations of the Cross are accessible approx. 5:00-19:00.

Getting there

Częstochowa, Jasna Góra hill; access by public transport along Aleje NMP, with car parks for pilgrims nearby.

Contact

  • Web: https://jasnagora.pl
Cost: Wstęp bezpłatny Visit duration: approx. 1.5-2 hrs Seasonality: year-round Opening hours: Sanktuarium czynne ok. 5.00-21.30; mury i Droga Krzyżowa ok. 5.00-19.00

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Kontakt

Source: https://jasnagora.pl/; https://www.msze.info/sanktuaria/sanktuarium-matki-bozej-czestochowskiej-na-jasnej-gorze; https://jasnagora.pl/kancelaria-kustosza-sanktuarium/porz%C4%85dek-mszy-%C5%9Bw-i-spowiedzi/