Saints Peter and Paul Church

The Church of St Peter and St Paul, in Krakow

The Church of St Peter and St Paul is the first great baroque church of Krakow, recognisable by the statues of the apostles in front of its façade. The Krakow audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this major sanctuary, on Grodzka Street.

The baroque church with the statues of the apostles

The Church of St Peter and St Paul is the first great church in baroque style built in Krakow, at the turn of the seventeenth century, for the order of the Jesuits. Inspired by the Roman models, it introduced this new style in Poland. Its façade is preceded by an elegant railing topped with the monumental statues of the twelve apostles, which make it one of the most recognisable images of Grodzka Street. Inside, its vast nave under a dome, its stuccos and its sober and harmonious decor illustrate the baroque of the Counter-Reformation. The church is also known for its Foucault pendulum, which demonstrates the rotation of the Earth. A major sanctuary of the Royal Route, the Church of St Peter and St Paul is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the first great baroque church of Krakow, its façade preceded by the monumental statues of the twelve apostles, its vast nave under a dome and its stuccos, as well as its Foucault pendulum, on Grodzka Street. The Church of St Peter and St Paul is a major sanctuary of the town. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of St Peter and St Paul lies on Grodzka Street, in the heart of the old town of Krakow, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is particular about the Church of St Peter and St Paul of Krakow?

It is the first great baroque church of Krakow, which introduced this style in Poland; its façade is preceded by the monumental statues of the twelve apostles, and it shelters a Foucault pendulum demonstrating the rotation of the Earth.

Where is the Church of St Peter and St Paul of Krakow?

On Grodzka Street, in the heart of the old town of Krakow, in Poland.