Church of St. Adalbert, the domed ceiling of the small church.

Church of St Adalbert

Kraków


This small church on the southern corner of the Main Market Square is usually regarded as the city's oldest place of worship, with a history that stretches back some 1000 years. The church's 11th-century Romanesque roots are visible around the foundations, though the building was given a baroque dome in the 17th century. Classical music concerts are held here.


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