Kalwaria Zebrzydowska
Modest town in southern Poland whose 17th-century Bernardine sanctuary and pilgrimage park — founded by Kraków voivode Mikołaj Zebrzydowski — is the only Calvary site in the world inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Mannerist architectural complex draws pilgrims and visitors year-round, and the town sits within easy reach of Kraków, often paired with a visit to nearby Wadowice, birthplace of Pope John Paul II.
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- Population4,429
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.2 mi
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Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: quick answers
Where is Kalwaria Zebrzydowska?
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is in Poland, about 28 km18 miles in a straight line from Krakow.
How do you get to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska?
The nearest airport is Balice (KRK), about 51 min away by road. The nearest train station is Skawina, about 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C28°F. The wettest month is July, with about 115 mm4.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 5 restaurants, 6 cafés and 40 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kalwaria Zebrzydowska?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Szczyrk, Myslenice and Czechowice-Dziedzice.