The monastery is home to Black Madonna painting – one of the most recognizable sacred images in Poland.

All Ages

Rates per person

1 Person: € 308 2 People: € 154 3 People: € 132 4 People: € 132 5 People: € 108 6 People: € 108 7 People: € 108 8 People: € 108

About

The famous Pauline Monastery of Jasna Gora in the city of Czestochowa is the main Catholic centre in Poland and a destination of annual pilgrimages.

The famous Pauline Monastery of Jasna Gora is the main Catholic centre in Poland. Every August, thousands of people join walking pilgrimages to Czestochowa to pray in front of the famous Black Madonna painting. The legend says Saint Luke the Evangelist created it on the wood from Saint Mary’s table in her home in Jerusalem. The monastery is also home to votive objects connected to Saint John Paul II, e.g. a part of the cassock stained with blood with a hole after the assassination attempt in 1981. Many people claim Jasna Gora is a miraculous place, where people with terminal diseases or severe handicaps can be cured. The monastery is beautifully located on a hill, from where you can see a stunning panorama of the whole city. The history of the sanctuary is quite turbulent. In 1655 the monks supported by local volunteers successfully fought off the Swedish Invasion, known as the Siege of Jasna Gora. For Catholics it was a proof of the sacred nature of this place and the miraculous force of the painting. Because of the importance of the sanctuary for the Polish people, Saint John Paul II visited it many times. In 1991, Jasna Gora was the venue for the World Youth Day.

This tour starts in Krakow. You will be picked up by our English speaking driver from your hotel or the designated meeting point (see FAQ section below). You will visit Pauline Monastery of Jasna Gora with a local guide. After visiting Jasna Gora you will have 1 hour of free time for lunch. You will come back to Krakow in the afternoon.

Standard schedule:

8:30 Departure from Krakow 11:00 – 12:30 Visit in Jasna Gora monastery 12:30 – 13:30 Free time for lunch 16:00 Arrival in Krakow

The departure time is estimated, to be confirmed before the tour by email.

What's included

• Private transportation by minibus/bus
• Pick up from your hotel/apartment in Krakow
• Group guided tour in English (or other language if requested in advance)
• Entrance fee to Jasna Gora monastery