St. Catherine of Alexandria is a 14th-century Gothic church and Augustinian monastery on Augustiańska Street in Kraków’s Kazimierz district. Inside, look up to the vaulted ceilings, then take time for the stone carvings, stained glass and frescoes. The basilica’s piers and buttresses shape its spacious interior, and the ornate altar is another detail to notice. The church is free to enter, making it an easy cultural stop while exploring Kazimierz. Concerts are also held here during the year.
A Gothic church in Kazimierz
The church stands on Augustiańska Street in Kazimierz, the old Jewish Quarter of Kraków. Its Gothic architecture dates to the 14th century. The basilica’s pier-and-buttress structure gives the interior its distinctive scale.
Details inside and around the church
Look for the vaulted ceilings, stone carvings, stained-glass windows and frescoes. The church also has an ornate altar and a Gothic choir and apse. Outside, a grotto and pond provide a small feature to see on your way past.
Concerts take place here during the year, including early music performances. Check the church website for current visiting information and event details.
Perguntas frequentes
Is St. Catherine’s Church free to enter?
It is free to enter.
Where is St. Catherine’s Church in Kraków?
The church is at Augustiańska 7 in Kazimierz.
What can you see inside St. Catherine’s Church?
Look for the vaulted ceilings, stone carvings, stained glass, frescoes, ornate altar, Gothic choir and apse.
Are there public restrooms at the church?
No public restrooms are available on site.
