Camaldolese Hermit Monastery, Baroque monastery in Bielany district, Kraków, Poland
The Camaldolese Hermit Monastery features white walls, a prominent dome, and multiple chapels arranged in a symmetrical layout on Bielany Hill.
Established in 1623 by Crown Marshal Mikołaj Wolski, the monastery construction cost 500,000 zlotys and involved architects Walenty von Säbisch and Andrea Spezza.
The monastery exhibits ornate stucco decorations by Jan Baptist Falconi and paintings by Tommaso Dolabelli in the Royal Chapel.
Male visitors can access the monastery grounds daily from 8 AM to 11 AM, while women are permitted entry only during 12 specific religious holidays.
The monks follow strict rules, starting their day at 3:30 AM and living in separate hermitage houses, meeting only for mass and selected annual meals.
Location: Kraków
Inception: 1623
Architectural style: Baroque
Part of: Camaldolese Monastery and Church in Bielany, Kraków
Address: Aleja Konarowa 1
GPS coordinates: 50.04556,19.84083
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:39
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