Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is a small city located southwest of Krakow known for a hilltop monastery which attracts a large number of pilgrims every year. The religious complex was founded by governor of Krakow Mikolaj Zebrzydowski in the early 17th century. The towering Basilica of the virgin is built in Baroque style. Kalwaria Zebrzydowska has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1999.
01 Green bronze domes 02 Decorated red roof 03 Monastery 04 Arched colonnade
05 Decorated red roof 06 Polish flags 07 Bas-reliefs 08 Altar
09 Stained glass window 10 Church interior 11 Church interior 12 Statues 13 Basilica of the Virgin
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