Religious Building · Kraków, Poland
St Mary's Basilica, Kraków
The Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Polish: Bazylika Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny), known colloquially as the St. Built 1400.
Photo: Zygmunt Put via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Kraków, Poland |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1400 |
| Height | Height: 81 m |
| Coordinates | 50.0617° N, 19.9392° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What St Mary's Basilica, Kraków is known for
The Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Polish: Bazylika Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny), known colloquially as the St.
About St Mary's Basilica, Kraków
The Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Polish: Bazylika Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny), known colloquially as the St. Mary's Basilica (Polish: Bazylika Mariacki), is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located at Mariacki Square at the north-eastern corner of the Main Market Square in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland. It is a Brick Gothic church.
History
According to chronicler Jan Długosz, Saint Mary's Basilica in the Main Square in Kraków was founded in 1221–22 by the Bishop of Kraków, Iwo Odrowąż. The building was destroyed during the Mongol invasion of Poland. Between 1290 and 1300 the new early Gothic church was built on the remaining foundations.
Planning a visit? Visit the official St Mary's Basilica, Kraków website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Kraków |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Katowice International Airport (KTW) |
| Distance from the airport | 47.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) · Balice, Poland · 6.9 miles away
- Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW) · Katowice, Poland · 47.5 miles away
- Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR) · Mošnov, Czech Republic · 85.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Basilica, Kraków?
The Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Polish: Bazylika Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny), known colloquially as the St.
Where is St Mary's Basilica, Kraków located?
St Mary's Basilica, Kraków is in Kraków, Poland. Its coordinates are 50.0617° N, 19.9392° E.
How do I get to St Mary's Basilica, Kraków?
The nearest town is Kraków, and the nearest airport is Katowice International Airport (KTW), about 47.5 miles away (straight line).
When was St Mary's Basilica, Kraków built?
St Mary's Basilica, Kraków was built 1400.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_the_Assumption_of_the_Blessed_Virgin_Mary,_Kraków — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1143171 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.mariacki.com/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.