St Hyacinth's Church

Warsaw


Completed in 1639, St Hyacinth's was founded by the Dominican Order and adjoins Warsaw's largest monastery. Its architecture is a mixture of Renaissance and early-baroque styles. The interior is modern and set below street level as the church stands on the sloping riverbank.

Transportation

  • bus: Plac Krasińskich

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