A Visit to St. Mary’s Church in Gdańsk (St. Mary's Basilica)
It’s hard to imagine visiting Gdańsk without stopping at St. Mary’s Church, the largest Gothic brick church in the world. Located in the heart of Gdańsk’s Old Town, the basilica was completed in the 16th century and could accommodate 20,000 people—almost the entire population of Gdańsk at the time.
Over the centuries, the church has changed denominations: originally Catholic, later Evangelical, and since the end of World War II, it has returned to Catholicism, like most churches in Gdańsk. Today, St. Mary’s Church is the most visited church in the city.
Art & Attractions Inside the Basilica
- The 15th-century Ten Commandments
- The Gothic statue of the Virgin Mary
- The Pietà (c. 1420)
- The Gdańsk Astronomical Clock
- A great copy of The Last Judgment by Hans Memling
Church Opening Hours
- Monday to Saturday: 08:30 – 17:30 (summer: July 1 – August 31 from 08:30 to 18:30)
- Sunday & Church Holidays: 11:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 17:30 (summer: July 1 – August 31 until 18:30)
⚠ Please note: Visiting is NOT allowed during Holy Mass.
Tower & Viewpoint Opening Hours
- Monday – Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
- July – August: 10:00 – 19:00
- Last entry: 30 minutes before closing time
- Important: The tower may be closed in bad weather, especially during storms.
Entrance Fees
Church: Free of charge
- Tower & Viewpoint:
- Regular ticket: 18 PLN
- Discounted ticket: 10 PLN
Mass Times at St. Mary’s Basilica
Sundays & Holidays
- 8:30, 10:00, 12:00, 18:00 (September 1 – June 30)
- 8:30, 10:00, 12:00, 19:00 (July 1 – August 31)
- Children’s Mass: Sundays at 10:00
Holy Mass in English
- Every Sunday at 16:00 at the Royal Chapel, 58 Świętego Ducha Street.
Weekday Masses at St. Mary’s Basilica
- September 1 – June 30: 07:00, 07:30, 18:00
- July 1 – August 31: 08:00, 19:00
Guided Tours of St. Mary’s Church
Would you like a guided tour of St. Mary’s Church? We offer tours in English, Spanish, Dutch, German, French, and Russian.