"Birthplace of pope John Paul II" Top 5 Page for this destination Wadowice by matcrazy1

Wadowice Travel Guide: 45 reviews and 394 photos

Basilica - parish church of pope

I and Kathy (Kodi01) visited Wadowice, birthplace of Roman catholic pope John Paul II. He was born at home located just by this basilica of Devotion of Holy Virgin Mary.

"The truth is not always the same as the majority decision"
John Paul II

Pope John Paul II born just in Wadowice, Poland in 1920, died today at 9.37 pm in Vatican. Sadness...
02 April 2005.

Although I am not crazy about religion, any religion, it's far more than the simple fact for me, it's also a lot of emotions. After death of John Paul II I wanted to go to his funeral but I had to stay at work. Instead I visited four times Krakow (JPII was bishop there), just Wadowice (his birthplace) and small village off the beaten path called Niegowic (he was a priest there in 1948-1949).

Step by step I am trying to put up my personal albums on my homepage, travelogues on the above mentioned pages as well as my hometown, Tychy and Poland page. I want to show you spirit of Poland in these unusual days and share some of my pictures, my thoughts and reflections and, first of all, pay tribute to the great man who taught millions in 122 countries, he visited, what tolerance to other people and religion is, what is freedom and human dignity. Enough to said.

Pope John Paul II

POPE JOHN PAUL II

- 15th May 1920 born in Wadowice as Charles Joseph = Karol Jozef Wojtyla,
- 25th Sept. 1958 became bishop of Krakow,
- 16th Oct. 1978 was chosen Roman catholic pope in Vatican and took the name of John Paul II.

A tribute to America

GROUND ZERO - A TRIBUTE TO AMERICA

There is a town museum next to the pope's family house. We found exposition of photographs: "Ground Zero - A Tribute to America" there.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Birthplace of John Paul II - his house, church and museum
Cons:Not so comfortable to get there without a car
In a nutshell:Visit soil of great man!

Last visit to Wadowice: Oct 2003
Intro Updated Apr 9, 2005
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JOHN PAUL II SQUARE WITH BASILICA - Wadowice

By car or... Transportation (1)

We arrived to Wadowice by my car driving from Krakow via Kalwaria Zebrzydowska towards my hometown Tychy on Highway 96.... more travel advice

BASILICA - PIC TAKEN WITHOUT A TRIPOD - Wadowice

Take a tripod What to Pack (1)

We arrived in Wadowice late afternoon. I tried to take pictures at bad light and first of all inside the basilica. But... more travel advice

KATHY BY POPE JOHN PAUL II FAMILY HOME - Wadowice

Take a picture there Nightlife (2)

If you come to Wadowice after darkness you can still take a picture with house when pope John Paul II was born. Look at... more travel advice

FAMILY HOME OF POPE JOHN PAUL II MUSEUM - Wadowice

They close early Warnings Or Dangers (1)

Notice that places of interest including family home of pope John Paul II and town museum close at 5pm (October - April)... more travel advice

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Comments (36)

BruceDunning Jun 13, 2010 at 11:21 AM Report Abuse

This Pope was and is one of the more respected in my opinion. I saw his statue on his visit to Trsat in Croatia by Rijeka. YOu did a very nice job of picture taking and comments.
margaretvn Mar 7, 2007 at 6:50 AM Report Abuse

another of yours that I enjoyed very much
Waalewiener Dec 2, 2006 at 5:56 PM Report Abuse

Very nice page Matt I was nice to see Kathy in your pictures I remember Kathy going to visit you I think I even got a postcard ,not sure Looks nice this page
Sue08080 Apr 9, 2006 at 3:07 PM Report Abuse

Hello Matt, I've enjoyed your pages and tips. I've just started one of my own. Susan
acemj Jun 4, 2005 at 1:03 PM Report Abuse

I liked reading about the day the Pope was elected. Must have been exciting to be in Poland. The basilica looks great!
paulinuk2u Apr 23, 2005 at 12:43 PM Report Abuse

my friend barbara lives in wadowice bet your pleased to know that
JLBG Apr 18, 2005 at 2:14 PM Report Abuse

A lot of information in this page on a very special place, loaded with memories, Walesa and Solidarnosk
pepples46 Apr 14, 2005 at 10:02 PM Report Abuse

very interesting page Matt, many things I didn't know. good stuff. tks for sharing
eden_teuling Apr 11, 2005 at 5:18 AM Report Abuse

a nice special, Maciek! and you're not wrong, you're right: the basilica is looking marvellous! Thanks for this memorial of a great man! elisabeth
shirez Apr 10, 2005 at 4:45 PM Report Abuse

thank you, wonderful page!! i was in front of the TV on Friday with tears in my eyes....