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Town in southern Poland
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Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is a small town in Małopolskie Province in southern Poland, with a beautiful UNESCO-listed monastery. It's easily reached on a day-trip from Kraków, often combined with nearby Wadowice the birthplace of Pope John Paul II (open in the mornings).
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This Mannerist architectural and landscape park is the main attraction for tourists and pilgrims in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. The Kalwaria Zebrzydowska monastery was built by Zebrzydowski in 1600 as the most beautiful Kalwaria in Europe. Since 1999 it is classified as UNESCO World Heritage. Pope John Paul II visited Kalwaria Zebrzydowska several times on the pilgrimages he made to Poland. In the park you can find the main basilica and three smaller chapels. There is a free parking lot nearby at Lanckorońska Street.
Small-scale hotel on the edge of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. Breakfast can be bought for 20 zł per person.
By train
pl. The main train stop nearby Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Lanckorona train station.
By car
You can easily get there by car from Kraków, Katowice and Bielsko-Biala.
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