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Krakow: Pope John Paul II History: Guided Tour - Home & Sanctuary
Krakow: Pope John Paul II History: Guided Tour - Home & Sanctuary
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Highlights
Visit the family home of Pope John Paul II in Wadowice. Learn the history of Karol Wojtyla, the man who became the pope. Use audioguide in your language. Discover the center of John Paul II, admire collections of paintings, robes and many other items related to the Pope. Use the transport from Krakow with pick up and drop off from your hotel (door-to-door service).
• Round-trip door-to-door transfers are provided
• No need to buy tickets on site - admission is included
• Learn history about John Paul II from audioguide in the language of your choice
Itinerary
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeYour tour begins with transportation from Krakow, pickup by vehicle from a pre-determined place (hotel or other place that you choose) at a specified date and time. Transport form Krakow to Wadowice takes about 1 hour.Family Home of John Paul II
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe main point of the trip will be the Karol Wojtyla Family Home in Wadowice, where the future pope was raised. You can visit the museum using an audio guide. You will learn the story of John Paul II from his birth to the time when he became pope and finally was raised to the altars. You will discover how John Paul II promoted spirituality, culture and traditions, scientific progress and educational activities. You will listen to how he helped those in need. You will learn the most important facts and you will learn many stories that you did not know before. After the tour, take some time to explore the city's central square and see the church where the future Pope was baptized, or go for a coffee with a cake called "kremowka" - the Pope's favorite delicacy from his youth when he was growing up in his hometown of Wadowice.Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
40 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedA sacred complex, connected with the life and activity of Saint Sister Faustina. The dynamic development of the Sanctuary took place after the beatification of Sister Faustina on April 18, 1993, and its canonization on April 30, 2000, and thanks to the pilgrimages of Pope John Paul II (1997 and 2002), Pope Benedict XVI (2006) and Pope Francis (2016). Popes celebrated Masses and met with the faithful, including during World Youth Day in Krakow here. There is also a cell where Saint Sister Faustyna Kowalska lived and worked. The Sister is know thanks of numerous stories related to the revelations of Jesus to her. Once there, you will see a reconstruction of the room and listen to an audioguide telling the story of her life.John Paul II Center
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA Roman Catholic center dedicated to the life and work of Pope John Paul II operating in Krakow. The Center's task is to disseminate and creatively develop the legacy of John Paul II, promote spirituality, culture and traditions associated with his person, as well as scientific and educational activities and assistance to those in need. On June 12, 2011, the relic of John Paul II was introduced to the lower chapel of the John Paul II Sanctuary: an ampule with blood, placed in the altar mensa. In the main church there is the pope's original robe from the day he was shot by Mehmet Ali Ağca in a planned attempt on him life.Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAfter completing the tour, you will be taken to a designated place in Krakow.
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Cracow Top Tours
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