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Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kielce

plac Najświętszej Marii Panny 3, 25-010 Kielce, woj. świętokrzyskie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Churches & Cathedrals

Cathedral Basilica in Kielce

Location and surroundings

The cathedral is located in the very centre of Kielce, on the castle hill, between Jana Pawła II, Ogrodowa and Staszica Streets, next to the Palace of the Kraków Bishops.

History

A church with Romanesque roots, rebuilt many times, with its present Baroque interior character. It serves as the cathedral of the Kielce diocese.

What to see

The Baroque interior, the furnishings and historic decorative elements of the cathedral, as well as the neighbouring castle hill.

For whom

For those visiting the centre of Kielce and interested in sacred art.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Visiting outside liturgy times (Masses, weddings, funerals)
  • Confession daily approx. 7:00-18:30

Season and hours

On weekdays, visiting is usually 10:00-17:00.

Getting there

The very centre of Kielce; accessible by public transport and on foot from the promenade.

Contact

  • Tel.: +48 41 344 54 25
  • Website: http://www.kielcekatedra.pl
Visit duration: approx. 30-45 min Seasonality: year-round Opening hours: W dni powszednie zwiedzanie zazwyczaj 10.00-17.00, poza czasem liturgii

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Kontakt

Source: https://swietokrzyskie.travel/informator_turystyczny/zabytki/bazylika_katedralna_w_kielcach; http://www.kielcekatedra.pl/bazylika-katedralna-16817/zwiedzanie-16851; https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bazylika_katedralna_Wniebowzi%C4%99cia_Naj%C5%9Bwi%C4%99tszej_Maryi_Panny_w_Kielcach