Cistercian Abbey

ul Klasztorna 11 Nowa Huta. (Open Map)
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Description

The Cistercian Abbey, established in 1222, features a church and monastery, alongside a sprawling garden-park. Its three-nave interior houses a combination of Gothic, Renaissance, and baroque furnishings and decoration. Among the highlights are the Chapel of the Crucified Christ (in the left transept), the polyptych in the high altar, and the breathtaking stained-glass windows behind it. The abbey has been part of the Cistercian Order since 1140, and many have come to Poland to observe its grandeur.