Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters
Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters
Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters
3.5
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters
The area
Neighbourhood: Półwsie Zwierzynieckie
Best nearby
Restaurants
2,341 within 5 kms
Attractions
530 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
3.5
9 reviews
Excellent
2
Very good
3
Average
2
Poor
1
Terrible
1
ldgp14
Telford, UK3,353 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We had gone passed the monastery a couple of times going in and out of Krakow so we decided to visit on a Thursday afternoon the church was fantastic to visit.
Written August 16, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
endrju_74
Ipswich, UK4,837 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
Clearly visible, especially from eastern slopes of Gora św. Bronisławy, which itself is dotted with churches, but much smaller. And the Monastery is huge, especily the long wall without windows of west wing gives an impression like it was never ending. The monastery is closed for visitors. Surprisingly the church stays closed for most of the time, being available for short glance during services only. Not many parking spaces in area, last stop for tram services just outside monastery. I would suggest to concentrate on churches which are just a short walk up the św. Bronislawa hill away (Church of the Holy Salvator and St. Margaret and St. Judith chapel) than on this monastery, which has it's history, but it's hosts would rather keep it for themselves.
Written April 5, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Eugene R
Washington DC, DC11 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
Just across the street from the Salwator streetcar loop, the Monastery of the Norbertine Nuns looms large and uninviting. The Norbertines, or more formally, the Order of Premontre (O.Praem.) moved to this spot in 1148, becomng the first monastery for women to be established in Poland. Often damaged and rebuilt,the monastery took its present outward form around 1600 with tall, thick walls and a few small windows facing the street, all for self-defense against hostile armies.
Within the walls is embedded the Church of St. Augustine and St. John the Baptist, which functions as the main chapel of the monastery. As a rule, the public is only able to visit this part of the monastery and only for services. (But according to the church's website there are five Sunday Masses up until 2 pm, three weekday Masses up until 10 am, and a 7 pm Mass daily.) In contrast to the forbidding exterior, the church/chapel has white walls with much delicate gold trim in the Baroque manner.
The ground floor is reserved for visitors, while the sisters attend services from the choir loft in the rear of the chapel, largely out of sight..
If one is facing the main altar, at the "10 o'clock position" is the altar dedicated to Blessed Bronislawa (1204-1259).. Between the altar itself and a painting of Bronislawa being welcomed into heaven by Christ enthroned in glory, there is a golden chest containing her remains. Bronislawa was born into the Odrowaz clan, as was her cousin, St. Hyacinth (in Polish, Jacek Odrowaz). His tomb is in the Dominican Church just beyond the Rynek in the center of Krakow. Among Polish immigrants to America, women baptized Bronislawa very often go by Bernice.
Within the walls is embedded the Church of St. Augustine and St. John the Baptist, which functions as the main chapel of the monastery. As a rule, the public is only able to visit this part of the monastery and only for services. (But according to the church's website there are five Sunday Masses up until 2 pm, three weekday Masses up until 10 am, and a 7 pm Mass daily.) In contrast to the forbidding exterior, the church/chapel has white walls with much delicate gold trim in the Baroque manner.
The ground floor is reserved for visitors, while the sisters attend services from the choir loft in the rear of the chapel, largely out of sight..
If one is facing the main altar, at the "10 o'clock position" is the altar dedicated to Blessed Bronislawa (1204-1259).. Between the altar itself and a painting of Bronislawa being welcomed into heaven by Christ enthroned in glory, there is a golden chest containing her remains. Bronislawa was born into the Odrowaz clan, as was her cousin, St. Hyacinth (in Polish, Jacek Odrowaz). His tomb is in the Dominican Church just beyond the Rynek in the center of Krakow. Among Polish immigrants to America, women baptized Bronislawa very often go by Bernice.
Written November 17, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kevinbrom
Huntingdon, UK129 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
I stopped off en route to the Kopiec Kosciusko mound and was not welcomed. In fact the reception hatch was firmly slammed when I enquired about visiting those areas like the main church and cloisters that are not overly sensitive to visits. I was certainly not intending to intrude but to be treated this way was not pleasant or friendly. So much for charity......
Written November 23, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tomek Darda
Krakow, Poland125 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
This historical monument is located in teh former medieval suburb of Kraków, Zwierzyniec (The Animal District), but it is no more than 20 minutes walk from Rynek. The best way to get here is to use a pathway along the river (eg starting the walk at the castle boulevards) and combine the visit here with visit to Kościuszko Mound (offering great panoramic view of the city and surroundings).
The monastery has a long history too it, the odest records about it dating back to 1162. A romanesque portal to the old church is worth noting. The courtyard is linked to the tradition of Lajkonik (check it out on the web) and the church itself is the resting place of relics of Blessed Bronisława, one of Krakow's 16 (and counting) saints. The location at the rivers Wisla and Rudawa offers great photo opportunities.
After visiting the most obvious historical attractions give it a try (especially in summer and autumn!).
Also, just next to the Norbertans' on the way up the Kościuszko Mound you will find an ancient "gontyna" (a round wooden church) and an old, romanesque-baroque church of St. Salvator. All this in very green and generally pleasant surroundings.
The monastery has a long history too it, the odest records about it dating back to 1162. A romanesque portal to the old church is worth noting. The courtyard is linked to the tradition of Lajkonik (check it out on the web) and the church itself is the resting place of relics of Blessed Bronisława, one of Krakow's 16 (and counting) saints. The location at the rivers Wisla and Rudawa offers great photo opportunities.
After visiting the most obvious historical attractions give it a try (especially in summer and autumn!).
Also, just next to the Norbertans' on the way up the Kościuszko Mound you will find an ancient "gontyna" (a round wooden church) and an old, romanesque-baroque church of St. Salvator. All this in very green and generally pleasant surroundings.
Written November 21, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
carolineenwillem
Zoetermeer, The Netherlands786 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
We took a short tramride from the centre of Krakow, but unfortunately found this monastery closed. We passed a few times and still it was closed, so we are not sure it is open for public.
Written June 27, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Showing results 1-1 of 1
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing