Franciscan Church

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi and Friary of the Conventual Friars Minor located in the of , Poland, are a Roman Catholic religious complex on the west side of All Saints Square at Franciszkańska 2, across the street from – which served as the residence of Pope John Paul II during his stays in the city.
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: church and Franciscan monastery in Kraków, Poland
  • Also known as: “Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków”, “Bazylika Świętego Franciszka z Asyżu”, “Church of St. Francis in Krakow”, “Church of St. Francis in Kraków”, “Church of St. Francis of Assisi”, “Kościół pw. Świętego Franciszka z Asyżu”, and “Kościół św. Franciszka z Asyżu (Krakov, Polsko)”
  • Address: Plac Wszystkich Świętych 5, Kraków, 31-045

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Main Square and Cloth Hall.

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 270 metres north of Franciscan Church.

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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 290 metres north of Franciscan Church.

Museum
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is one of the main focal points of the Main Market Square in the of , . The Tower is the only remaining part of the old Kraków Town Hall, demolished in 1820 as part of the city plan to open up the Main Square. is situated 250 metres north of Franciscan Church.

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.

Franciscan Church

Latitude
50.05922° or 50° 3′ 33″ north
Longitude
19.9361° or 19° 56′ 10″ east
Height
25 metres (82 feet)
Operator
Conventual Franciscans
Open location code
9F2X3W5P+MC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 200358351
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­church
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­church
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­roman_catholic
Wiki­data ID
Q1328725
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