Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa-PRIVATE tour from Krakow (7h)
Our guide / driver will greet you at the hotel and invite you for the fully private excursion to Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa. Travel from Krakow to Czestochowa and visit the holiest place in Poland - Jasna Gora Monastery. Czestochowa is known for the famous Pauline monastery of Jasna Gora that is the home of the Black Madonna painting, a shrine of the Virgin Mary. She is the Queen of Poland that the whole nation and country was entrusted to. This spiritual capital of Poland every year attracts millions of pilgrims from all over the world. During your trip you could visit: the Basilica with Black Madonna Shrine, the exhibition devoted to the 600-years of the Monastery, the Armoury Room and the Treasury Room. Admire Polish beautiful countryside on the way back to your hotel in Krakow.
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What's included in Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa-PRIVATE tour from Krakow (7h)
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Our Lady of Czestochowa / The Black Madonna
The Black Madonna painting is the focus of any visit to Jasna Góra. Said to have been painted by Luke the Evangelist, it is thought to have been painted in the 14th century. The painting has been credited with numerous military successes, including the defeat of Swedish forces at Jasna Góra in 1655 and the victory in the Battle of Vienna in 1683. Featuring the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, the painting is unveiled to visitors daily, to a special musical accompaniment called the ‘royal intrada’. Check the unveiling times to make sure you don’t miss out on seeing this sacred artwork.
The church is dedicated to the Holy Cross and to the Assumption of the Holy Mother. Designated a basilica in 1906, the church's baroque interior is richly decorated with rich stucco and paintings. The main altar in the form of late baroque marbled sculpture depicts the Assumption of the Mother of God.
Our Lady of Czestochowa / The Black Madonna
The Chapel of Our Lady with the Image of the Mother of God and Baby Jesus, also known as the Black Madonna, is the most important goal of the pilgrims arriving in Jasna Góra. It was from the altar of Our Lady that the Polish kings set out on military expeditions and brought here their votive offerings. John Paul II also offered a Golden Rose and the belt shot through during the attempt on his life in 1981, which are now placed next to the image of the Black Madonna. The chapel consists of three parts erected at different times. The oldest, gothic part is today’s presbytery and is decorated with an ebony and silver altar from the 17th century. The second, baroque part is decorated with votive offerings, expressing gratitude to the Mother of God for favors. The third part of the chapel dates from the beginning of the 20th century. Visitors are welcome to attend mass, which is held daily.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entry or admission fee (optional)
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Our guide will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby with your name. Please be ready on time :).
