Tyniec Abbey
Opactwo Benedyktynów w Tyńcu
A thousand-year-old abbey on a limestone cliff above the Vistula, reached by bike or boat, in a peaceful setting.
The abbey was founded around 1044 by Benedictine monks. It is one of Poland's oldest monasteries and has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. The present church is Baroque, and monks still live here. Visitors can see the church, the cloister courtyard and a small museum. The abbey shop sells honey liqueur and biscuits made by the monks. It is about 12 km from the Old Town. Take bus 112, or cycle along the Vistula riverside path for about an hour. In summer, boats depart from the Wawel landing. The church is free; the museum costs about 10 zloty.
Opening hours
Church approx. 06:00–20:00; museum approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Camaldolese Hermitage in Bielany
- Kościuszko Mound
- Zakrzówek
- National Museum in Kraków (Main Building)
- Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology
- Divine Mercy Sanctuary
- Collegium Maius
- Skałka Sanctuary