“It all began here in this town, in Wadowice. And life began, and school began, and studies began, and theater began, and the priesthood began. " st. Pope John Paul II
You can participate with us in the excursion of memories on the Wadowice railway "In the footsteps of the Holy Father. John Paul II ". It is aimed at children and adolescents, but also at adults. The route covers all places in Wadowice related to the life of Karol Wojtyła. Passing all these places, the musical setting will present you with interesting facts and anecdotes about the life of the Holy Father.
This trip is an ideal way to get to know the more important places in Wadowice, which played a huge role in the life of the Holy Father, it is an interesting solution to commemorate the life of John Paul II. It is a combination of education and fun.
SCHEDULE:
April:
Saturday-Sunday (weekends 13-14, 20-21, 27-28): 10:00-16:00
May - June:
Monday-Friday: 10:00-15:00
Saturday-Sunday, holidays: 10:00-16:00
July - August:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, holidays: 10:00-18:00
Possibility to book tours on other days and times for organized groups after prior telephone reservation.
CONTACT:
tel. +48 604 580 616 or +48 530 740 323
www:attractionswadowice.pl
The actual flyer of the light rail for 2024
ROUTE:
Wadowice stop - car park at Emilii and Karol Wojtyłów streets
• The John Paul II Family Home Museum
• Town Museum
• Minor Basilica of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Catholic House
• Magistrat - former elementary school
• Market Square - John Paul II Square
• Former Confectionery of K. Hagenhuber
• General Secondary School - former junior high school
• Monastery of the Discalced Carmelites - the Sanctuary of St. Joseph
• Church of st. Peter the Apostle
• Barracks of the 12th Infantry Regiment
• The Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth
• Former TG "Sokół" building
• Planty
Wadowice stop - car park at Emilii and Karol Wojtyłów streets
BASIC VERSION OF THE TRIP - The price includes a trip on the Wadowicka railway, which passes 13 most important places / objects related to the life of Karol Wojtyła. During the trip, the guide tells about places / objects related to the life of Karol Wojtyła. The trip lasts 30-40 minutes.
EXTENDED VERSION - The first version of the basic tour extended by visiting the Discalced Carmelite Monastery - the Sanctuary of St. Joseph and the Church of St. Peter the Apostle.
The second version of the basic tour extended by a program with a conference in the Monastery of the Discalced Carmelites - the Sanctuary of St. Joseph. Each version lasts approximately 70 minutes. The papal cream cake included in the price of the tour.
Tours organized by prior reservation.
