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The John Paul II Centre “Do not be afraid!” at Białe Morza is an important pilgrimage site and example of modern sacred architecture. The sanctuary contains relics of Saint John Paul II, chapels, mosaics and cloisters. It suits visitors interested in the pope’s legacy, Karol Wojtyła’s history and religious art.
The Relic Church has a marble altar with a relic of Saint John Paul II’s blood and a slab from the pope’s tomb in the Vatican Grottoes. The Upper Church features mosaics, chapels and bronze doors showing scenes from the patron’s life. The sanctuary also keeps the vestment worn on 13 May 1981. During the war, Karol Wojtyła worked at the nearby Solvay soda works.
Admission is free. This is an active place of worship, so keep quiet during services and dress respectfully. Group tours require advance booking and are not offered on Sundays; the official price is PLN 100 for up to 50 people. A lift connects the churches, and the Upper Church has an induction loop.
It is open 7:30 am–7:00 pm on weekdays and 7:30 am–9:00 pm on Sundays and public holidays. Address: 32 Totus Tuus Street, 30-610 Kraków. Bus 224 reaches the centre directly; you can also walk through the park from the Divine Mercy Sanctuary. Parking, including a coach area, is available. The museum and Fatima Tower have separate hours and rules.
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