Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary known colloquially as the Carmelites Church and Church in Piasek is a historic Roman Catholic parish and conventual church of the Carmelites located at 19 Karmelicka Street, in the former Piasek district of Kraków, Poland.

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Email: parafia@karmelici.pl
Type: Church
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Description: church in Kraków, Poland
Also known as: “Bazylika Nawiedzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny”, “Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kraków”, and “Kościół pw. Nawiedzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny”
Address: Karmelicka 19, Kraków, 31-131
Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Main Square and Bagatela Theatre.

Main Square

Square

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The Main Market Square a historic square located in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland. 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. Main Square is situated 560 metres southeast of Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Bagatela Theatre

Theater building

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The Bagatela, theatre in Kraków is situated at the junction of Karmelicka Street and Krupnicza Street. The theatre's intimate "new stage" is located on Sarego Józefa Street. Bagatela Theatre is situated 170 metres south of Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Cloth Hall

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The Cloth Hall, is a historic cloth hall located in the centre of the Main Market Square in Old Town of Kraków, Poland. Dates to the Renaissance and is one of the city's most recognizable monuments. Cloth Hall is situated 540 metres southeast of Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Town and Półwsie Zwierzynieckie.

Old Town

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