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Discover modern places of pilgrimages in Kraków. Experience lively places of cult and traditional religion of Poles. Poland is one of the best well preserved homes of Catholicism in Europe where believers are still numerous and influential. On the rout your group will be able to see bustling with religious energy places of cult connected with Poland’s twentieth century saints Faustyna Kowalska and the pope John Paul II. We will visit Divine Mercy Sanctuary which is situated in Łagiewniki one of Cracow’s districts. The cult of Divine Mercy is connected to Faustina Kowalska and her revelations. The sanctuary became a popular place for pilgrimages, especially after pope John Paul II beatified and canonized Faustina Kowalska, causing the spread of Divine Mercy devotion. Modern basilica of Divine Mercy, built between 1999 and 2002, is a two-storey building which can accommodate up to 5,000 pilgrims. The group will also visit John Paul II sanctuary which is located only 750 m walk from the Divine Mercy Sanctuary. Believers will find here relics of the saint and religious centre connected with the famous Polish saint. Tourists can visit John Paul II Museum here and the church. This half day tour shows the strength oh Catholic church in Poland and students can discover world famous international pilgrimage sites.

Please note that ITS-Poland works with groups only (10 participants and more).