
Beginning of the foundation
The Calvary Roads in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska were originally created thanks to Mikołaj Zebrzydowski, who founded the Church of the Crucifixion of Jesus in 1600, which gave rise to the entire foundation. The… Czytaj dalej Beginning of the foundation

The two-kilometre route
The main route of the Way of the Cross on the Way of the Cross trail is two kilometres long and leads from Pilate’s Town Hall to the Church of the Crucifixion… Czytaj dalej The two-kilometre route

The route among the mountains
The chapels on the paths were built in the 17th century on the slopes of Mount Zar and Mount Lanckorońska. The entire complex covers an area of about 6 square kilometres, including… Czytaj dalej The route among the mountains

Picturesque landscape
The entire Calvary Roads are spread over an area of about 6 km, beautifully blending in with the picturesque Beskid landscape. With their topographical and architectural composition, the paths resemble the holy… Czytaj dalej Picturesque landscape

The first were chapels
The chapels are among the first objects of the foundation of the voivode of Kraków and starosta of Lanckorona, Mikołaj Zebrzydowski, who gave rise to the entire Calvary sanctuary. First there was… Czytaj dalej The first were chapels

Roots in Palestine
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska belongs artistically and compositionally to the most valuable historic buildings in Poland. Both the architecture of the chapels and the landscape composition of the “pilgrimage park” are works of art.… Czytaj dalej Roots in Palestine

Two churches
Two buildings occupy a special place in the Calvary Park. These are the churches of the Holy Sepulchre and the Crucifixion, built in the form of large churches. Both are characterised by… Czytaj dalej Two churches

Frequently visited places
The Calvary paths are part of the Sanctuary, which is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Poland and one of the most interesting landscape-architectural complexes in Europe. Over a million… Czytaj dalej Frequently visited places

Subtle colours
A fascinating feature of the chapels of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is their rich yet subtle colouring. The colour effects were obtained here through diversification of the materials and special colouring of the plasters.… Czytaj dalej Subtle colours

Promotional spot
Sanktuarium Pasyjno – Maryjne w Kalwarii Zebrzydowskiej – miejsce prawdziwej harmonii. Projekt “Dziedzictwo Sanktuarium w Kalwarii Zebrzydowskiej na szlaku UNESCO” jest współfinansowany w ramach Mechanizmu Finansowego EOG na lata 2014-2021.

Dormition of Mary
The painting of the Dormition of Mary by Jan Jerzyczek will soon be restored. It is located in the chapel of the “Congregation of the Apostles”. The oil painting, painted with a… Czytaj dalej Dormition of Mary

Beautiful diversity
The chapels on the pathway are extremely varied, enriched by particularly careful and fine detailing. Wyróżnia je mnogość faktur i materiałów, czy elewacje. Podstawowym materiałem budowlanym stał się kamień łamany łączony z… Czytaj dalej Beautiful diversity