Itinerary
- Our Lady of Czestochowa / The Black Madonna: The visit to the old Pauline Monastery takes approx. 3-4 hrs. Walking tour of the monastery, treasury and church is a unique opportunity to learn about the everyday lives of monks, to see the beauty of medieval monastery buildings and fortification walls, and admire the baroque basilica.
You can also participate in a mass.
Jasna Gora Sanctuary in Czestochowa
It is the holiest place of Poland and one of the world’s most The Monastery of Jasna Góra in Częstochowa, Poland, is the third-largest Catholic pilgrimage site in the world. Home to the beloved miraculous icon of Our Lady of Częstochowa, the monastery is also the national shrine of Poland and the center of Polish Catholicism. - Czestochowa: Lunch break in a typical Polish restaurant (payable on your own).
Includes
- Transport Krakow-Czestochowa-Krakow
- Guide-driver on the way
- Entrance ticket to the museum
- Tour with a local guide at Jasna Góra monastery komplex (church, museum, treasury)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Details
A pilgrimage to Częstochowa to see the "Black Madonna", a Gothic painting of Our Lady at the monastery of Jasna Gora.
Jasna Góra is one of the most important places of worship of the Virgin Mary and has been the most important pilgrimage centre in Poland for hundreds of years. The miraculous image of the Black Madonna from Jasna Góra is especially worshipped by the faithful of the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Catholic Church. The visit to the old Pauline Monastery is a unique opportunity to learn about the everyday lives of monks, to see the beauty of medieval monastery buildings and fortification walls, and admire the baroque basilica.
Jasna Góra is one of the most important places of worship of the Virgin Mary and has been the most important pilgrimage centre in Poland for hundreds of years. The miraculous image of the Black Madonna from Jasna Góra is especially worshipped by the faithful of the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Catholic Church. The visit to the old Pauline Monastery is a unique opportunity to learn about the everyday lives of monks, to see the beauty of medieval monastery buildings and fortification walls, and admire the baroque basilica.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
