David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Krakow, Poland

In 2015, both choral groups I sing with (church and college) made concert tours of Europe. The Choir tour ended just 5 days before the Chorus tour was to begin, so I decided it was silly to fly back to the states from Munich, Germany and just a few days later fly back to Helsinki, Finland. One of the Choir members is a full-time Travel Agent so I asked her to plan me 5 days in Poland – a country I’d not yet visited. I spent several days in Warsaw followed by days in Krakow. This church was just across the side street from my hotel, and my room even looked out at it. I’m not sure many UHHers have been there, so I thought I’d post a few photos of this pretty church.

From my hotel window


Visitation Church pano-1 by David Casteel, on Flickr

From the major street


DSC_2255-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_2253-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr

Descriptive sign (I think – I don’t read Polish)

DSC_2252-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr

At the entrance


DSC_2234-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(I think the mesh is to keep out birds)

Inside the church


DSC_2248-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(this is just inside the door)


DSC_2236-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_2235-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(sorry about that flag – better view of the Altar later)


DSC_2237-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(there’s that annoying flag again)


DSC_2244-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(detail of the main Altar)


DSC_2247-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(detail of the high Crucifix)


DSC_2238-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(the Pulpit)


DSC_2239-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(statue of Mary, opposite the Pulpit)


DSC_2240-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(another Altar)


DSC_2242-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(view aft, with the Organ)


DSC_2241-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(closer view of the Organ)


DSC_2245-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(one of the statues)


DSC_2246-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(another statue)

It’s a pretty church, on a major street. Hope you have enjoyed visiting it.

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

A fabulous set. You have truly captured the beauty of the church. Mahalo for sharing.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Thanks, JoAnne. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

A very nice set.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Another beautiful set, David!

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Thanks, kpmac annd UTMike! I appreciate it.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

I note this Topic did not make the Digest, so I don't expect much activity. Thanks to you who sought it out.

tshift Loc: Overland Park, KS.

Love all these photos. I love churches inside as well as outside. I still keep thinking about going around all the local churches and taking photos inside/outside. There are some very beautiful ones around where I live. Thanks for the post. Post more when you can.

Tom

llamb Loc: Northeast Ohio

Thanks for posting a nice set.

~Lee

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Beautiful coverage!

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Nice series

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice architecture photos.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

Wow David . It rivals just about everything I've seen on this site for churches throughout Europe. Thank you for taking the extra time to visit and share your discovery with us. Poland is a gorgeous conytry for sure.

mac430 Loc: NE Wisconsin

Excellent images of a stunningly beautiful house of worship. Thank you for sharing!

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

Fine series!