Cistercian Abbey and Holy Cross Sanctuary in Mogiła
Mogiła, Kraków, Małopolskie, Poland Christianity
Medieval Cistercian abbey and shrine centred on a crucifix venerated by pilgrims.
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Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Wadowice
Wadowice, Małopolskie, Poland Christianity
Pilgrimage church where the future Pope John Paul II was baptized.
Basilica of Saint Stanislaus at Skałka
Kazimierz, Kraków, Małopolskie, Poland Christianity
Pauline basilica and national religious memorial associated with Saint Stanislaus.
National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Krzeptówki
Krzeptówki, Zakopane, Małopolskie, Poland Christianity
Fatima devotion shrine in the Tatra foothills, built as thanksgiving for John Paul II’s survival.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tuchów
Tuchów, Małopolskie, Poland Christianity
Regional and national Marian pilgrimage basilica in southern Poland.
Our Lady of Ludźmierz Sanctuary
Ludźmierz, Małopolskie, Poland Christianity
Historic Marian sanctuary revered as the spiritual centre of Podhale.
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Passion and Marian Sanctuary
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Wadowice County (powiat wadowicki), Małopolskie, Poland Christianity
UNESCO-listed Calvary landscape combining a Bernardine basilica, chapels and pilgrimage routes.
Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Kraków-Łagiewniki
Łagiewniki, Kraków, Małopolskie, Poland Christianity
International centre of devotion to Divine Mercy, associated with Saint Faustina Kowalska.
Sanctuary of Saint John Paul II in Kraków
Białe Morza, Kraków, Małopolskie, Poland Christianity
Modern Catholic pilgrimage complex dedicated to the memory and relics of John Paul II.