Krzeszów Abbey Basilica of the Assumption
Krzeszów, Dolnośląskie, Poland Christianity
Baroque former Cistercian abbey basilica, a major destination for sacred-art tourism.
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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.
Kalwaria Pacławska Sanctuary
Kalwaria Pacławska, Podkarpackie, Poland Christianity
Franciscan Calvary and Marian pilgrimage complex near Poland’s south-eastern border.
Holy Cross Monastery on Łysa Góra
Święty Krzyż, Świętokrzyskie, Poland Christianity
Medieval pilgrimage monastery housing relics venerated as wood of the True Cross.
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.
Basilica of Saint Hedwig in Trzebnica
Trzebnica, Dolnośląskie, Poland Christianity
Major shrine associated with the tomb of Saint Hedwig of Silesia.
Basilica of Our Lady of Piekary
Piekary Śląskie, Śląskie, Poland Christianity
Upper Silesian Marian shrine known for large men’s and women’s pilgrimages.
Saint Joseph Sanctuary in Kalisz
Kalisz, Wielkopolskie, Poland Christianity
Nationally important sanctuary of Saint Joseph associated with the collegiate basilica.
Our Lady of Kodeń Sanctuary
Kodeń, Lubelskie, Poland Christianity
Marian pilgrimage basilica holding the celebrated image of Our Lady of Kodeń.
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.
Supraśl Monastery of the Annunciation
Supraśl, Podlaskie, Poland Christianity
Historic Orthodox monastery in Podlasie with distinctive Gothic-Byzantine church architecture.