Skałka [Kościół Paulinów, Pauline Church]

Commonly referred to as Skałka, this gorgeous riverside sanctuary is one of the most important religious sites in Kraków, with a fair share of history. In 1079, King Bolesław the Bold accused the bishop of Kraków, Stanisław Szczepański, of treason. According to legend, the bishop was beheaded with the sword seen next to the altar and then his body was chopped into pieces on a tree stump. After the murder, the royal family fell under a curse. To appease the spirit of the wronged bishop, the family built the Pauline Church and made regular pilgrimages there to atone for the murder. Szczepański was canonised in 1253. The Skałka crypt is packed tight with important Poles including composer Karol Szymanowski, writer Czesław Miłosz and painters Stanisław Wyspiański and Jacek Malczewski.

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Open:

During winter the church and crypt is closed to tourists, except for Sundays 06:30-18:00. However access to the site can be gained between 06:30-18:00 the rest of the week if you're able to flag a monk down and ask politely. No visiting during mass please. 

Address:

West end of ul. Skałeczna

Phone:

(+48) 12 421 72 44

www:

http://www.skalka.paulini.pl