Opole Cathedral

Cathedral of the Holy Cross

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is not only Opole's most important church but also one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Its distinctive 76-metre twin towers can be seen from almost anywhere in the city centre, making them one of Opole's best-known landmarks.

A fascinating fact is that although the cathedral itself dates back to the Gothic period, its impressive towers were added only in 1899. Beneath the present building lie the foundations of earlier churches, with a history reaching back to the time of Poland's first Piast rulers.

This is a place where history and architecture come together, and no visit to Opole is complete without a stroll beneath the cathedral's magnificent towers.

Be sure to step inside the cathedral before continuing your walk through Opole's charming Old Town – just a few minutes from our hotel.