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Audio Guide Church of the Holy Cross

4.7(3,915 reviews)
Duration: 28 min
Church of the Holy Cross
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About this place

A baroque church that houses Frédéric Chopin's heart, sealed within one of its pillars. Notable for its magnificent high altar adorned with gold ornaments.

Practical information

Krakowskie Przedmieście 3, 00-047 Warszawa, Polonia
Opening hoursMonday: 06:00 - 20:00 Tuesday: 06:00 - 20:00 Wednesday: 06:00 - 20:00 Thursday: 06:00 - 20:00 Friday: 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday: 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday: 06:00 - 20:00
Official website+48 22 826 89 10See more on Google Maps

Editorial summary

Iglesia del siglo XVIII, con urnas que contienen los corazones de famosas figuras polacas, como Chopin.

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Calandraca Cc

Iglesia barroca del siglo XVII situada en la calle Krakowskie Przedmieście. Reconstruida tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial, es famosa por albergar el corazón de Frédéric Chopin en uno de sus pilares.

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Francisco Javier Ruiz

Iglesia situada en la calle Krakowskie Przedmieście que fue reconstruida tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Esta es una de las iglesias más famosas de Varsovia por albergar el corazón de Frédéric Chopin.

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Lorena Alcántara

Hermosa iglesia. Aquí descansa el corazón de Chopin.

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Points included in this audio guide

1
Chopin's Cenotaph

Chopin's Cenotaph

Monument housing the heart of the Polish composer in a glass vessel, created by sculptor Leonard Marconi and featuring a bust of Chopin.

2
High Altar

High Altar

A magnificent main altar adorned with columns, sculptures and gilded ornaments that captivates visitors.

3
National Altar

National Altar

An altar erected in the early 17th century to commemorate Poland's unity.

4
Crypt

Crypt

The underground chamber of the church that houses the tombs of many who dedicated their lives to the temple.

5
Side Chapels

Side Chapels

Several chapels featuring altars in a style matching the high altar, embellished with gilded stucco and frescoes.

6
Mausoleum of Władysław Reymont

Mausoleum of Władysław Reymont

Monument dedicated to the Polish writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1924.

7
Monument to John Paul II

Monument to John Paul II

Memorial dedicated to the Polish Pope John Paul II located inside the church.

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7 points of interest included
  • 1.Chopin's Cenotaph
  • 2.High Altar
  • 3.National Altar
  • 4.Crypt
  • 5.Side Chapels
  • 6.Mausoleum of Władysław Reymont
  • 7.Monument to John Paul II

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Kids version available with adapted and fun language for the little ones (17 min)

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