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Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Sight4.8 · 5 6954.6 · 980≈ 30 minFree entry308 m from the center
A 13th-century Gothic Franciscan church steps from the Main Market Square, famous for stained glass by Stanislaw Wyspianski and Jozef Mehoffer from the early 20th century. The great window shows God the Father in the act of creation, and the walls carry ornamental Art Nouveau painting; these windows became an icon of Polish symbolism. The interior is quiet and cool, and entry is free.
Highlights
- Stained glass by Wyspianski and Mehoffer
- Art Nouveau ornamental painting
- 13th-century Gothic by the Main Square
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