Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Bazylika św. Franciszka z Asyżu
A 13th-century Franciscan church with stunning Art Nouveau murals of flowers and stained-glass windows designed by Wyspiański.
The church was first built in the 13th century and is one of the earliest brick buildings in Kraków. It was rebuilt after a fire in 1850. The young Stanisław Wyspiański painted Art Nouveau floral murals throughout the entire church and designed the stained-glass window of God the Father Creating the World on the west façade, whose colors are especially intense when backlit. Pope John Paul II often prayed here during his time as Archbishop of Kraków, and his residence was in the Archbishop's Palace across the square. Admission is free. Please do not walk around or take photos during Mass.
Opening hours
Approx. 6:00 AM–7:45 PM; no visits during Mass
Nearby sights
- Main Market Square & Cloth Hall
- Rynek Underground
- Collegium Maius
- Church of Saints Peter and Paul
- St. Mary's Basilica
- Wawel Castle & Cathedral
- Czartoryski Museum
- Planty Park