Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Kraków, Poland
The first building in Poland with such an elaborate Baroque facade, from 1597-1619, it features eleven stone figures of apostles before its entrance.
Kościół pw. Świętych Apostołów Piotra i Pawła is an early Baroque church located on Grodzka Street in Krakow. It was built between 1597 and 1619 for the Jesuit order, being the first building in Poland with such an elaborate Baroque facade. In front of the facade is a row of eleven stone figures of the apostles, made by Dawid Heel. The interior captivates with its richness of decorations, stucco, and frescoes. The church serves sacred functions and is an important example of Baroque architecture in Krakow.
- Visit time: 50 min
How long does it take to visit Church of Saints Peter and Paul?
Plan about 50 min.
Nearby
- Church of St. Andrew — 60 m
- Czarna kaczka — 150 m
- Robimy to Nago — 170 m
- Archaeological Museum — 210 m
- Annapurna Kuchnia Indyjska Stare Miasto — 230 m
- Basilica of the Holy Trinity — 270 m
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