Holy Cross Church
Holy Cross Church, Baroque church on Krakowskie Przedmieście, Warsaw, Poland
The Holy Cross Church is a baroque house of worship on Krakowskie Przedmieście in Warsaw with two square towers topped by late baroque crowns. The brick facade displays ornamental sculptures, pilasters and layered cornices that frame the main entrance.
The present building was completed in 1757 to plans by architect Józef Szymon Bellotti, replacing a wooden chapel from the 15th century. The Swedish invasion had destroyed the earlier structure, making a full rebuild necessary.
A side niche in the church holds the heart of pianist Chopin in an urn, placed beside a stone memorial tablet bearing his likeness since 1882. Worshippers and music lovers often leave flowers there and light candles in tribute.
The church opens daily for religious services and guided tours, giving visitors access to its architecture and historical memorials. The main niche with the Chopin memorial lies in the left aisle and remains accessible during opening hours.
During World War II, German forces destroyed the church with explosives, leading to a complete reconstruction between 1945 and 1953. The rebuilding work included faithful restoration of the facade sculptures and the baroque towers.
Location: Warsaw
Inception: 1757
Architects: Simone Giuseppe Belotti
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Made from material: brick
Website: http://swkrzyz.pl
GPS coordinates: 52.23861,21.01667
Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:43
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