The oldest New Jerusalem
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, as the oldest New Jerusalem on Polish soil, became a model for other Calvaries founded in the 17th century and under the care of the Friars Minor of St Francis.… Czytaj dalej The oldest New Jerusalem
The Calvary Roads are a unique place of harmony
The Calvary chapels are outstanding in their artistic quality. Almost every one is a Mannerist gem, transferred to the scale of the architecture and landscape. The project ‘The Heritage of the Kalwaria… Czytaj dalej The Calvary Roads are a unique place of harmony
Original architecture
The Flemish architect and goldsmith Paul Baudarth drew up the plans for all the churches and chapels, and supervised the work and its execution. The ingenuity of Zebrzydowski and his architect is… Czytaj dalej Original architecture
Great construction
Mikołaj Zebrzydowski saw a significant resemblance to Jerusalem in his estate. Mount Żar with its existing Church of the Holy Cross resembled the hill of Golgotha. Father Feliks Żebrowski, the tutor of… Czytaj dalej Great construction
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