Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic
church of the Jesuits in Kraków
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s by Xawery Dunikowski, altar sculptures by Karol Hukan, and Jan Bukowski's mural
s are among the best examples of modern sacred art in Poland
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In 1960 it received the rank of a lesser basilica
; in 1966 it was classified as a historical monument. Its tower, 68 metres (223.1 ft) high, is one of the tallest in Kraków.
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
church of the Jesuits in Kraków
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
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Architecture
This monumental Jesuit Church erected from 1909 to 1921 to a design by Franciszek Maczyński. Both its architecture, and the decoration and furnishings, with huge sculptureSculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
s by Xawery Dunikowski, altar sculptures by Karol Hukan, and Jan Bukowski's mural
Mural
A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface. A particularly distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into the picture.-History:Murals of...
s are among the best examples of modern sacred art in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
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In 1960 it received the rank of a lesser basilica
Basilica
The Latin word basilica , was originally used to describe a Roman public building, usually located in the forum of a Roman town. Public basilicas began to appear in Hellenistic cities in the 2nd century BC.The term was also applied to buildings used for religious purposes...
; in 1966 it was classified as a historical monument. Its tower, 68 metres (223.1 ft) high, is one of the tallest in Kraków.