CATEGORY 01 : RELIGIOUS MONUMENTS
St. Mary's Basilica in Krakow
by
Anna M & Sandra B.
Once upon a time there was a town a capital of an old medieval kingdom, and there was a temple ... like a jewel.
Krakow was the third of the Polish capital. It is a very important historical place for Poles. In Krakow, there is St. Mary's Basilica. It is a temple of the Christian faith. Two legends are associated with the basilica.
The most important information
* Is the second largest church after Wawel, the most important place of worship in Poland;
* It is about 80 m (262 ft) tall;
* It was built in 13th century;
* It is famous for wooden altarpiece carved by Veit Stoss;
* A characteristic feature of the church is the bugle call played every day at midday;
History
* Krakow's original St. Mary's Church was destroyed during the 13th-century Tartar raids. It was rebuilding began relatively soon after.
* 15th century - Veit Stoss carved an enormous wooden altar.
* 18th century – interior of Basilica was changed to Baroque style;
* 19th century – liquidation of cemetery; is built St. Mary’s Square;
* 18th April, 2010 in the basilica there was a funeral of president couple – Maria and Lech Kaczynscy.
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