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The church was constructed as a votive expression of gratitude for the election of Karol Wojtyła to the See of St. Peter and for miraculously saving the Pope’s life after the assassination on 13 May 1981. Consecrated by Pope John Paul II during his second pilgrimage to on 14 August, 1991. The Main Altar is shaped after the top view of St. Peter’s Basilica and has a copy 13 of Perugino’s 16th century fresco. “The Sacrifice of the keys to St. Peter by Christ”. In side altars are located: a figure of Our Lady are inscribed with the eight Beatitudes and of Fatima and a “Jesus, I trust in you” painting. the commandments of the Decalogue. Behind the church is a symbolic Golgotha with the Stations of the Cross, plaques which www.swpiotr.wadowice.pl Karol th 4 Barracks of the 12 Infantry Regiment 8 5 3 11 7 6 2 1 Then building originates from the first half of the 19th century and represents a typical mon- ument of military architecture from the former Austrian partition. The barracks were built on Wojtyła’s the plan of a square, with an interior courtyard. Initially it housed the 56th Infantry Regiment of the Austrian army, which after World War I 12 was renamed to the 12th Infantry Regiment of Wadowice. It was here, where the father of the Pope was serving. John Paul II mentioned the military orchestra playing during patriotic cele- foot trail brations on Wadowice’s town square. The monument serves as a venue for holding Before the barracks is a monument to the celebrations during bank holidays with soldiers who died during the battles with the participation of the town authorities, 11 the Soviet onslaught in the years 1918-1921. veterans and scouts. 9 Congregation of the Sisters 12 of the Holy Family of Nazareth That’s where I went to kindergarten. (John Paul II) The Nazareth Sisters came to Wadowice in 1896. The current building was constructed in 1905. During its’ history the Sisters opened, among others, a tailoring school for girls and a kindergarten for children. Over the history of the house the Sisters ran, among others, a dressmaking school for girls, and an orphanage for children, to which young Karol went after the death of his mother Emilia. Currently, the Sisters of Nazareth runs 10 a Nursing Home here, caring for Wadowice’s of the Pontifical Museum to the sisters. After churches and, as tradition dictates, children conversion to the Family Home of Holy Father under protection. Since 1984, Fr. Cardinal John Paul II Museum to a state institution, they Franciszek Macharski has entrusted the care have been involved in the work of the museum.

Former “Sokół” building 1 John Paul II’s Family House Museum 9 Monastery of the Barefoot Ismene, sister, mine own dear sister! Knowest thou what ill there is, of all 13 – St Joseph’s Sanctuary bequeathed by Oedipus, that Zeus fulfils not for us twain while we live. (John Paul II) 2 Municipal Museum 10 Church of St. Peter the Apostle The „Sokół” gymnastic society was established 3 Minor Basilica of the Presentation in Wadowice in 1887. The original building of the of the Blessed Virgin Mary 11 Barracks of the 12th Infantry Regiment Gymnastic Association “Sokół” (“Falcon”) was 4 Catholic House 12 Congregation of the Sisters erected in 1889. The current one was built using of the Holy Family of Nazareth the construction elements of the former gym- 5 Municipality – former nastic association building. Nowadays it houses Common School 13 Former “Sokół” building It was created in 2005 in order to show the Wadowice Cultural Centre. Karol Wojtyła 6 Town Square – John Paul II’s Square the places connected with Karol Wojtyła’s participated here in many theatrical plays as an Publisher: The Municipality of Wadowice actor and co-director. In 1999 during a meeting 7 Karol Hagenhuber’s Editors: Tourism Services Department childhood and adolescence to tourists with believers John Paul II cited fragments of former cake shop Town Hall in Wadowice Antigone, staged here at the time. www.it.wadowice.pl and pilgrims. It’s about 4,5 km (2.7 miles) 8 High School – former Today, the building is the seat of the Wadowice Wadowice 2017 secondary school long and leads through 13 places. Cultural Centre and Cinema Centre. www.wck.wadowice.pl FREE COPY It was here in this town, in Wadowice, that it all began. Minor Basilica of the Presentation Town Square – John Paul II’s Square My life began, and school began, and my studies began, 3 6 and theatre began, and the priesthood began. (John Paul II) of the Blessed Virgin Mary

WADOWICE – the birthplace of John Paul II lies at the foot of Beskid Mały, near the river Skawa. The oldest element of the Basilica is The initial shape of the market square came The papal town has a little less than 20 thousand inhabitants and is home to municipal and a gothic presbytery built after 1440, the nave from 14th century. At that time it had the county authorities. The national road No. 52 from Bielsko-Biała to Cracow and the national road originates from the end of the 18th century, dimensions of 15 x 15 rods, i.e. ca. 70 x 70 metres. No. 28 from Oświęcim to Nowy Sącz both pass through the city. whereas the façade and tower from the end After 1777, during the Austrian Partition, part of Thanks to its location, Wadowice is a wonderful starting point for a mountain trip: Beskid of the 19th c. the eastern frontage was destroyed, opening Mały with Leskowiec and John Paul II’s Groń peaks, Beskid Średni and foothills ranges. Many After the year 2000 new polychromes the market to the town’s church. A strategic foot trails and bike trails lead out of the city. By coming here you will find monuments from depicting the teachings of St John Paul II route was created, connecting the capital of the Austrian period, many tales and legends from times past. were made. the country, Vienna, with the capital of Galicia It’s this unusual land, where for a thousand years saint men have conveyed the faith of their The Main Altar has interchangeable paintings and Lodomeria, , which ran from the west ancestors. It’s here, where the Apostle of the turn of the centuries – Pope John Paul II – was born. of the Mother of God and All Saints. to the east. This influenced the current shape of There are several altars and four chapels the market square. inside: Karol Wojtyła went thought the market square • St Cross Chapel, with a painting of Our every day in his school years. His classroom John Paul II’s pilgrimages to and over John Paul II’s Lady of Perpetual Help friends lived by the market square. It is 100 countries in the world. Next to the town 1 • Sacred Family Chapel, with the baptismal a place where he would meet residents from hall, there is a reconstruction of an old well. The Family House Museum font, where Karol Wojtyła was baptised Wadowice during pilgrimages to his homeland. central point of the market square is marked by The building was erected in the 19th century. • Crucifixion Chapel, with relics of St Father Currently, the market square has a granite a fountain with the names of Wadowice’s twin In 1919 the Wojtyła family rented an Pio, Szymon of Lipnica, father Maximilian surface with 167 plaques commemorating towns engraved on its granite blocks. apartment with kitchen on the second floor. Kolbe and father Stanisław Kazimierczyk It was here, where on 18 May 1920 Karol Józef • John Paul II Chapel, with a reliquary Wojtyła – Saint John Paul II – was born. In 1984 containing the Pope’s blood. Karol Hagenhuber’s former cake shop an open papal exhibition was set up here. www.wadowicejp2.pl And there was the cake shop. After the final exams 7 Since 2010 the building is under renovation, we went for cream cakes. (John Paul II) adapting the whole tenement into the The building was erected in the first half of museum. After opening in 2014, tourists can the 19th century. It is located on 15 John Paul witness the whole life of Saint John Paul II. II’s Square, on the corner of The visiting starts with the Wadowice period. St. (former Vienna St). Tourists are accompanied by numerous Catholic House In 1936 a local confectioner from Brzesko photographs from the Wojtyła family album, 4 rented the place. He brought with him famous people who lived in Wadowice, a recipe for cream cakes, taken from the best pictures of the old town and its atmosphere. The route leads through the life of St. On 1 September 1935 the metropolitan cooks from Vienna. The K. Hagenhuber’s cake They go through Chiel Bałamuth’s shop, John Paul II. From the Cracow period and archbishop of Cracow, prince Adam Sapieha shop was closed in 1945. which was located in that same spot numerous pilgrimages, all the way to Vatican blessed the building. The local clergy led during the interwar period. Together City. Walking through the Museum together by priest Leonard Prochownik along with with the pilgrims, they visit the Kalwaria with St John Paul II, they experience unusual the citizens and catholic organisations Zebrzydowska Sanctuary. They hike in the feelings: joy in places where the saint felt participated in the ceremony. mountains with the spirit of St. John Paul II. joy, his pleasures and the concerns he The building quickly began acting as a new High School – former secondary school The heart of the museum is the apartment experienced in everyday life, his sadness centre of cultural life in town. The landlords 8 in which Karol Wojtyła was born and and suffering in darker hours, but most of along with a quickly developing local artistic raised. Inside, there are original pieces all, they feel the presence of his spirit in that community used the theatrical possibilities Wadowice’s upper secondary school was connected with the Wojtyła family. They are extraordinary place. it gave. Since 1936 plays were staged here, founded in 1866 as a classical secondary complemented by decorations consisting directed by a secondary school teacher and school. The curriculum included Polish, Greek, of contemporary furniture and personal www.domjp2.pl protonotary apostolic Edward Zacher. It Latin, and German. Wadowice’s secondary mementos of St John Paul II. was at that time, when Karol Wojtyła made school was created in 1866. In its’ history it his debut as a co-director of The Un-divine Currently, this houses the conference had many outstanding graduates, i.a. St Józef Comedy, in which he also played one of the and cinema hall. Bilczewski, B. Alfons Maria Mazurek. main roles – Count Henry. Municipal Museum Karol Wojtyła attended the secondary school 2 for eight years. He was a brilliant student who almost only received A’s both for semester and end-year grades. Two of them are noted Located opposite the former entrance as “with exceptional performance”. to the Family Home of Pope John Paul II, Municipality – former Common School from Kościelna street, is one of the oldest 5 buildings in Wadowice dating back to the In my time it was Mayor Teofil Kluk. (John Paul II) Monastery of the Barefoot Carmelites beginning of the XIX century. In the interwar The Municipal building was built in 1846. 9 period, the ground floor of the building Over its history, it has housed offices; urban – St Joseph’s Sanctuary housed a Hygienic Dairy, i.e. an eatery run and district authorities; and county and The monastery and church were built in by Maria and Alojzy Banaś. Upon the death primary schools. In the period after the the years 1897-1899. The Main Altar holds a of his mother Emilia, Karol Wojtyła became Second World War, in the years 1945-1990, painting of St Joseph, and on the sides figures a frequent guest at the eatery. The son it housed the local communist authorities. of St. and St. Teresa of Avila. of the owners, Jan Banaś (1917-1943) was Since May 27th 1990, the building is the seat The image of St. Joseph has been decorated a schoolmate of the future Pope. Today, of the mayor and the city council. with Pope John Paul II’s papal ring, which he the building at No. 4 Kościelna street is From 1875, some of the Municipal rooms received on his first pilgrimage to Mexico. the seat of the Tourist Information Centre were occupied by the District School. Later, The aisles hold three altars: Our Lady of and the Municipal Museum. The Museum of Wadowice. The institution publishes the in the interwar period, the 7-year Boys’ Mount Carmel and the Blessed Alfons Maria Collections (paintings, graphics as well as regional magazine “Wadoviana. A historical Primary School. In the years 1926-1930, Karol Mazurek, Saint Raphael Kalinowski and the archival documents, photographs, postcards and cultural review” that publishes Wojtyła was a student of this school. While Prague Infant Jesus, and St Therese of Lisieux. and maps) are displayed at exhibitions dissertations and articles on the history in school on 13 April, 1929, he received the presenting the heritage of Wadowice. The of Wadowice and its environs. Next to the altar of Our Lady of Mount tragic news of the death of his mother Emilia. the Servant of God Fr. Rudolf Warzecha, and Museum has an interesting offer of museum Carmel has been placed a papal scapular in the cell of the Monastery’s founder St Raphael lessons and workshops for children and www.wck.wadowice.pl/muzeum www.wadowice.pl a golden rosette. Kalinowski. young people. It also provides guided tours The monastery has made two exhibitions available to explore. The chapel dedicated to www.karmel-wadowice.pl