Gniezno Travel Guide

 Askla Says:  To the south of the Cathedral, in the square in ul. Laskiego, we find the monument of Boleslaw Chrobry, founder of both the Cathedral and the archbishopric. The statue was unveiled in 1929, but after having been destroyed by the Germans during World War II, it was... 

 Askla Says:  St. Adalbert, also known as St. Adalbert of Prague (or in Polish as St. Wojtech), was born in 956 and killed in April 997. He is now Patron Saint of Poland. The silver coffin was made in 1662. In 1997 it was moved from its original location at the entrance to the presbytery,... 

 Askla Says:  When visiting Gniezno and the Cathedral one should absoloutely not miss the chance to see the 12th century Bronze Doors. They are to be found in the south crypt. The doors consists of two halfs illustrating episodes from the life of St Adalbert. The doors were made circa... 

 yumyum Says:  Gniezno has a beautiful cathedral sitting on Lech Hill. In this cathedral which dates back to to 1324 till 1370 the first five Polish kings were crownd. The cathedral has many amazing things to see. Unfortunately, on Easter Sunday the museum and crypt were closed as well as... 

 yumyum Says:  The reliquary of St. Wojciech is placed in the centre of the chancel of the cathedral. I was very impressed by the silver casket with its saint dressed in a bishop’s gown on top. Piotr van der Rennen of Gdansk made this reliquary in 1662. The figures around the casket were... 

 yumyum Says:  Not far from the cathedral is the lake which is popular with the locals for outdoor activities. There are benches along the shore. On the other side of the lake, hidden in the trees, is the museum about the beginning of Poland. From the other side of the lake you can take... 

 yumyum Says:  I only had a quick peek inside the church because it was full of wedding guests and the bride and groom were already waiting outside. The church features a bell play outside which rings twice a day and has a moving St. Adalbert. The church has a gothic tower and a baroque... 

 yumyum Says:  If you follow the footpath by the Franciscan church then you will see the church also known as the church of “The lord’s Tomb Monks”. This name is taken from the order that was established to protect the Lord’s Tomb during the Crusades in the Holy Land. The church is from... 

 yumyum Says:  The Rynek or market square is rather big in Gniezno. It features a fountain in the center which hopefully works in summer. The tourist office can also be found here. It was closed on Easter Sunday though. On the Rynek you may also see a lot of metal plates in the ground.... 

 yumyum Says:  King Boleslaw the Pious founded this church in 1259 for the Franciscan friars he brought to Gniezno. The tower is what’s left of the Klaryski Konvent Oratory. Unfortunately, when we visited there was a mass going on, so we couldn’t see the high altar with the famous painting... 

 sihi Says:  The other is the early gothic-baroque Franciscan church and monastery (of the end of 13th century) which was created as the result of connecting two temples: of the Franciscan monks and the nuns of the order of St. Clare, with15th century tower. In the main altar there is a... 

 sihi Says:  Holy Trinity church was founded in 12 century. It one-nave gothic church. After year 1613 underbuilt in baroque style. The church has a gothic tower with baroque helmet. There is a clock with a chime instalated on the tower.In the church you can see renaissance baptismal... 

 sihi Says:  One-nave St. John Church of 14th century also deserves particular attention. It has a gothic cross vault and after the cathedral it is most precious historic monument of Gniezno. Te greatest attraction of the church is the interior - historic wall painting of the second half... 

 sihi Says:  Tomb of St. Adalbertus (Wojciech) is situated in the cathedral. Nice golden decorations tower over the relics.Adalbertus was a Saint who brought christianity to Poland more then 1000 years ago. 

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 Askla Says:  Bus tickets in daily fare in Gniezno cost about 0,50 EURO and about 0,25 EURO half fares. They are valid for one ride only.Tickets can be obtained in most shops in the city as well as from the bus driver with an additional fee.Bus routes, information about the schedules and...