Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi with Monastery of the Franciscan Order (Polish: Kościół św. Franciszka z Asyżu) located in the Old Town district of Kraków, Poland, is a Roman Catholic religious complex on the west side of All Saints Square at Franciszkańska 2, across the street from the Bishop's Palace – residence of Pope John Paul II during his stays in the city. The Church dates back to the 13th century. Saint Maximilian Kolbe was a monk there in 1919, and led his first service at this church on Poland's return to sovereignty.

Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Kraków
Monastery of the Franciscan Order
St. Francis of Assisi, view from All Saints Square
Church location in Kraków Old Town (centre-left)
LocationKraków
CountryPoland
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