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18th-century church housing urns containing the hearts of renowned Poles, including Chopin.
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Breathtaking church that's a must see. Magnificent altars and decoration. Chopin's heart is inside one of the pillars. It's free entry and is just outside of old town.
Not a bad interior.
I've never before been to a church where they take donations via card, haha. I guess they need to adapt to the new times, if not ideologically.
I've never before been to a church where they take donations via card, haha. I guess they need to adapt to the new times, if not ideologically.
Steeped in history, this Baroque masterpiece captivates with its ornate facade and serene interior. The final resting place of Frederic Chopin's heart adds an extra layer of significance to this sacred site. For travelers seeking solace and cultural enrichment, Holy Cross Church is a must-include in their Warsaw itinerary.
I'm not religious in the slightest but these buildings are always spectacular inside and this one definitely doesn't disappoint!
Nice church, and Chopin’s heart is here too.
It’s a large Catholic church, beautiful inside and outside. It was founded in 1679, later destroyed in WWII and reconstructed in 1950s. In one of the columns of this church Frederic Chopin’s heart is buried.
In 1882 an urn containing the heart of Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) was immured in a pillar of the church. In 1889 the external staircase leading to the main entrance was reconstructed and a sculpture of Christ Bearing His Cross was added. The sculpture bears the inscription, Sursum Corda i.e., Lift Up Your Hearts, signifying the Poles' endurance under the Russian partition.
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