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Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Religious site4.7 · 3 8844.1 · 382≈ 45 minFree entry1.9 km from the center
Warsaw's mother church and a revered national pantheon, established in the heart of the Old Town in the 14th century. Built of red brick in the Masovian Gothic style, this historic cathedral hosted the coronation of Poland's last king and the swearing of the historic Constitution of 3 May 1791. Its crypts hold the tombs of Nobel laureate Henryk Sienkiewicz and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Entry is free.
Highlights
- 14th-century Masovian Gothic brick cathedral in Warsaw's Old Town
- Historic site of the landmark Constitution of 3 May 1791 swearing
- Subterranean crypt containing the tomb of Nobelist Henryk Sienkiewicz
- Host venue of an annual international summer organ music festival
Opening hours
| Mon | 06:30 – 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:30 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 06:30 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 06:30 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 06:30 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 06:30 – 20:00 |
| Sun | 07:00 – 22:00 |
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