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Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Passion and Marian Sanctuary

Sanktuarium Pasyjno-Maryjne w Kalwarii Zebrzydowskiej · Kalwaria Zebrzydowska · Polish Jerusalem

Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Wadowice County (powiat wadowicki), Małopolskie, Poland Dedication / Patron Saint: Our Lady of Kalwaria; Passion of Christ

UNESCO-listed Calvary landscape combining a Bernardine basilica, chapels and pilgrimage routes.

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About Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Passion and Marian Sanctuary

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

UNESCO-listed Calvary landscape combining a Bernardine basilica, chapels and pilgrimage routes. Founded in the early seventeenth century, the religious park stages processional representations of Christ’s Passion and the life of Mary.

Sacred Place at a Glance

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Place TypeShrine
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintOur Lady of Kalwaria; Passion of Christ
LocationKalwaria Zebrzydowska, Wadowice County (powiat wadowicki), Małopolskie, Poland
CountryPoland
Established / PeriodEarly 17th century (pilgrimage landscape developed)
ArchitectureMannerist; Baroque
HeritageWorld Heritage Site — Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: Mannerist Architectural and Park Landscape Complex and Pilgrimage Park (1999)

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.

Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintOur Lady of Kalwaria; Passion of Christ

History & Sacred Tradition

Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.

Historical Record

Founded in the early seventeenth century, the religious park stages processional representations of Christ’s Passion and the life of Mary.

Sacred Tradition

The image of Our Lady of Kalwaria is revered by pilgrims as a source of graces; such attributions are devotional testimony.

Editorial Context

One record for the sanctuary and pilgrimage landscape, not individual chapels.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Mannerist; Baroque · UNESCO World Heritage: Kalwaria Zebrzydowska cultural landscape (1999) · World Heritage Site — Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: Mannerist Architectural and Park Landscape Complex and Pilgrimage Park (1999)

Worship & Services

Documented worship, observances and practices where available.

Walking Calvary paths
Way of the Cross
Holy Week Passion playsMarian pilgrimages

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October 15, 2026