Holy Cross Church (Warsaw, Poland) Reviews
Newest Review: ... I have looked at it several times and am always amazed of its authenticity and how KP Street (my nickname for the street) ... more
... really hasn't changed at all apart from modern paving stones and street lamps.
The church itself was erected in the years from 1679-96 and to approach the front portal you have to climb several stone steps. Before entering just stop and take time to look at the black monument of Christ as it really is stunning and you can imagine the weight of the heavy cross on his shoulders.
There is a very important treasure in this church and it can be found embedded in the first pillar on the left on the main nave. It is an u...more
Customer Holy Cross Church (Warsaw, Poland) Reviews (1)
by - written on 23/04/11, updated on 23/04/11 (Very useful, 45 readings)
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You really can't miss this building. It is so recognisable owing to a coal black monument of Jesus Christ bearing a heavy cross with the inscription Sursum Corda (Lift up your hearts). When you look down Krakowskie Przedmiescie Street in Warsaw this is one of the features that really stands out. The scene of the street and the church haven't really changed since the early 18th century paintings by Bernardo Bellotto (also known as Canaletto) who at the time was painter to the last king of Poland. In the street just across the road from the church is a copy of one of his street paintings mounted on a glass board. I have looked at it several times and am always amazed of ... Read the complete review
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