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What to do and see in Wadowice, Southern Poland: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Wadowice [vadɔˈvʲit͡sɛ] (German: Frauenstadt – Wadowitz) is a city in southern Poland, 50 kilometres (31 miles) southwest of Kraków with 19,200 inhabitants (2006), situated on the Skawa river, confluence of Vistula, in the eastern part of Silesian Foothills (Pogórze Śląskie). Wadowice is best known for being the birthplace of Pope John Paul II.
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1. Family Home of John Paul II
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4.5 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By WimVangheluwe - Menen, Belgium
For anyone interested in world history, the birth house (and the village of Wadowice) are an absolute must see! You will learn a lot about hidden important facts that influenced world history. Modern museum and good English tour guide. Not only for devout Catholics, the figure of John Paul II truly is inspiring for everyone!
2. Minor Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By JustDiveIn - Miami, United States
The church has a long history dating back to the 1400s but what puts it on the map is that it was Saint John Paul II’s home parish; where he was baptized, served as an altar boy, received first holy communion, confirmed and celebrated his first mass as a priest. The church inside is stunning when you enter your eyes don't know what to look at first since there is so much to take in. The altar is one of a kind, the paintings on the ceiling are beautiful, even each one of the pillars in the church have mini-altars to the Divine Mercy and other Saints. On both sides of the main altar there are chapels; to the left is the Holy Family chapel with a baptismal font and Papal blessing for all that are renewing their baptism; to the right is the Crucifixion chapel with relics of Padre Pio and Maximilian Kolbe. The back of the church also has two more chapels one dedicated to Saint John Paul II and the other to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. At the entrance of the chapels, you will notice rosaries hanging on the walls, those are answered prayers of petitioners. Stop in and have a look at this beautiful basilica and lift up your petitions, prayers do get answered in this holy place. If you would like to know more about the life of Pope John Paul II, his childhood home is right next to the church (see my other review for more info). If you found this helpful feel free to hit the Helpful button below. Happy Travels.
3. John Paul II Square in Wadowice
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By JDfromTitusville - Titusville, United States
Next to the church and on the edge of the square is an elegant statue of St John Paul, One can see flowers left there by petitioners and those who repect this amazing man
4. Katyn Cross in Wadowice
5. Tomba Travel
Trip"Road John Paul II"is wonderful travel in search your faith.Wadowice is town where lived great man,Karol Wojtyla.We would like to invite you to come and visit the place where"it had all begun".Next we are going to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska who is writing in UNESCO.Over a million pilgrims visit this devotional complex every year. Last place it's Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Krakow. See you !
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