Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Kościół św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła
An early Baroque Jesuit church on Grodzka Street, with statues of the Twelve Apostles at its gate and frequent evening concerts.
The church was built for the Jesuits between 1597 and 1619, modeled on the Il Gesù in Rome, and is one of the earliest Baroque buildings in Poland. The stone statues of the Twelve Apostles along the railing at the entrance are the emblem of Grodzka Street. Inside, you can see a Foucault pendulum demonstration (Thursday mornings) and the National Necropolis crypt below, where notable figures such as composer Krzysztof Penderecki are buried. The church often hosts classical music concerts in the evening, with tickets around 60-90 zlotys. The nearby Romanesque St. Andrew's Church can be visited at the same time. Admission to the church is free.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat approx. 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun 1:30–5:30 PM
Nearby sights
- Wawel Castle & Cathedral
- Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
- St. Mary's Basilica
- Main Market Square & Cloth Hall
- Rynek Underground
- Collegium Maius
- Kazimierz
- Czartoryski Museum