Krakow - The Magical City
As the old capital of Poland, Krakow has a special place in the national consciousness. For the casual tourist this may not be vitally important or discernable, but this special role as the "spiritual" capital of Poland imbues Krakow with an added ambiance. The city is a vibrant university town that boasts the largest Medieval market square in Europe, plus exquisitely preserved Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural monuments of the highest order. If you get bored of traditional sightseeing, the glorious architecture creates a great backdrop for just sipping a coffee or glass of beer in the outdoor cafes that line practically every street from April-Oct. And at night there are hundreds of bars to suit all tastes, many of them housed in atmospheric cellars. Browse, read and check things out!
Kościół Św. Anny
landmarks
churches
Contact details
Stare Miasto ul. Św. Anny 11
+48124225318
kolegiata-anna@diecezja.krakow.pl
www.kolegiata-anna.katolicki.eu
Description
St. Anne's church
This is probably the most ornate and impressive of all the Baroque churches in Krakow, though you might not think so if you only see the exterior. A church on this location has been associated with the Jagiellonian University since the beginning of the 15th century, but the current structure was built at the end of the 17th century to house the remains of a then recently beatified professor and also to compete with the Jesuits who had their own monumental Baroque church on ul. Grodzka. Once inside you'll be amazed by the theatrical interior with its fabulous stucco work, sculptures, and paintings that burst beyond their frames. Highlights are the tomb of St. Jan Kanty on the right side of the transept and on the left hand side the Pieta. The "statues" placed in niches within the dome aren't actually sculptures but are extremely effective trompe l'oeil paintings of the four cardinal virtues.
Dennis McEvoy
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