Church of St Giles

Kraków


This spot at the end of Grodzka has been a place of worship since the 14th century, and possibly even centuries before that. Now it's part of the Dominican Order and offers English-language mass on Sundays at 10.30am.

Transportation

  • tram: 6, 8, 10, 13, 18

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