Field Cathedral of the Polish Army

Warsaw


One of Warsaw's most interesting churches is this traditional place of worship for soldiers. There’s no homage to the glory of war here; instead some impressive memorials and numerous plaques to fallen Polish soldiers, including a chapel dedicated to the thousands murdered in the Katyn Massacre and other incidents through WWII. Head to the crypt to find the small museum.

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  • bus: Plac Krasińskich

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