The Holy Cross Church

In my opinion, the Holy Cross is one of the nicer churches of Warsaw. Build in the late 17th century, to replace an old and small wooden chapel, this Roman Catholic building is probably most famous because the hearth of Chopin is kept here.

As almost every building in Warsaw this church was blown away almost completely during the WOII. Yet it was, although simplified, rebuild afterwards.

The Holy Cross is an important church in Warsaw. Several important burials had place here in the past, as many artists, painters and musicians had their funerals here.

The "Church of the Holy Cross" got it's name from the statue of Christ carrying the cross, on the staircase in front of the church.During the WWII this statue was thrown into the streets by the Nazi Soldiers.

The original church dates back to the 17th century but like most buildings, was destoyed during WWII. It was rebuilt after the war.

For many Polish people this church is a symbol of the fallen Warsaw that was rebuilt. You will also find an urn with Chopin's heart entombed in the church.

Where to find it? It is opposite the Kopernikus Monument on Krakowskie Przedmiescie Street and very close to the University.