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Church of the Holy Cross
Sight4.7 · 4 1184.3 · 508≈ 32 minFree entry1.0 km from the center
A landmark late 17th-century Baroque church situated along Krakowskie Przedmieście in Warsaw, designed by architect Józef Szymon Bellotti. The basilica is internationally renowned as the resting place of composer Fryderyk Chopin's heart, enshrined within a central pillar of the nave according to his dying wish. At the entrance staircase stands the iconic bronze statue of Christ carrying the Cross ('Sursum Corda'), surviving wartime destruction.
Highlights
- Pillar enshrining the heart of legendary composer Fryderyk Chopin
- Historic late 17th-century Baroque basilica architecture
- Surviving wartime statue of Christ carrying the Cross (Sursum Corda)
Opening hours
| Mon | 06:00 – 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 06:00 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 06:00 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 06:00 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 06:00 – 19:00 |
| Sun | 06:00 – 20:00 |
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