Veit Stoss altarpiece in Kraków

The Altarpiece by Veit Stoss, also St. Mary's Altar, is a large Gothic altarpiece and a national treasure of . It is located behind the high altar of St.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: largest Gothic altarpiece, national treasure of Poland
  • Also known as: “Altarpiece of Veit Stoss”, “Altarpiece of Veit Stoss in Kraków”, “St. Mary’s Altarpiece”, and “St. Mary’s Altarpiece (Altarpiece of Veit Stoss)”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St. Mary’s Basilica and Main Square.

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The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known colloquially as the St. Mary's Church, is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located at Mariacki Square at the north-eastern corner of the Main Market Square in the of , .

Square
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The Main Market Square a historic square located in the of , . It is the principal urban space located at the center of the city. It dates back to the 13th century, and with an area of 3.79 ha ) it is sometimes called one of the largest medieval town squares in Europe. is situated 190 metres west of Veit Stoss altarpiece in Kraków.

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The , is a historic located in the centre of the Main Market Square in of , . Dates to the Renaissance and is one of the city's most recognizable monuments. is situated 190 metres west of Veit Stoss altarpiece in Kraków.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Town and Kazimierz.

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The Old City of , referred to in Polish as Stare Miasto, forms the historical kernel of this vibrant city and is the first target for most travellers to the city for accommodation, eating out, entertainment, and attractions.

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is a part of Old Town district of Krakow in . Before World War II, it was a Jewish district.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Veit Stoss altarpiece in Kraków

Latitude
50.06164° or 50° 3′ 42″ north
Longitude
19.94° or 19° 56′ 24″ east
Open location code
9F2X3W6Q+MX
Open­Street­Map ID
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Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­altar
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Wiki­data ID
Q963460
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In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to Vietnamese—“Veit Stoss altarpiece in Kraków” goes by many names.
  • Afrikaans: “Krakause Hoogaltaar”
  • Afrikaans: “Krakowse Hoogaltaar”
  • Belarusian: “Алтар Віта Ствоша”
  • Catalan: “Retaule de Veit Stoss”
  • Chinese: “克拉科夫圣母大殿祭坛画”
  • Czech: “Mariánský oltář v Krakově”
  • Czech: “Oltář Veita Stosse v Krakově”
  • Dutch: “Altarpiece of Veit Stoss”
  • Esperanto: “Altaro de Veit Stoß en Krakovo”
  • Esperanto: “retablo de Krakovo”
  • French: “retable de Cracovie”
  • French: “Retable de Cracovie”
  • German: “Krakauer Hochaltar”
  • German: “Marienaltar von Veit”
  • Greek: “Ρετάμπλ του Φάιτ Στος στον Καθεδρικό Ναό της Κρακοβίας”
  • Hebrew: “קישוט המזבח של פייט שטוס בקרקוב”
  • Hungarian: “Krakkói Szűz Mária-oltár”
  • Italian: “Altare di Veit Stoss”
  • Japanese: “Ołtarz Wita Stwosza”
  • Japanese: “ファイト・シュトースの祭壇画”
  • Korean: “파이트 슈토스의 제단화”
  • Macedonian: “Краковски висок олтар”
  • Macedonian: “Олтар на Фајт Штос”
  • Polish: “Mariacki Ołtarz w Krakowie”
  • Polish: “Ołtarz Mariacki w Krakowie”
  • Polish: “Ołtarz Wita Stwosza w Krakowie”
  • Russian: “Алтарь Вита Ствоша”
  • Slovenian: “Krakovski veliki oltar”
  • Spanish: “Retablo de Veit Stoss en Cracovia”
  • Turkish: “Veit Stoss Sunağı”
  • Ukrainian: “Вівтар Віта Ствоша”
  • Ukrainian: “Вівтар святої Марії”
  • Ukrainian: “Вівтар Святої Марії”
  • Vietnamese: “Bàn thờ Veit Stoss ở Kraków”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Wikarówka Kościoła Mariackiego and 6 St. Mary Square in Kraków.

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