Sights in Krosno
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Franciscan Church of the Holy Cross
A few steps southeast of the Rynek is the large 15th-century Franciscan Church of the Holy Cross, today filled with neo-Gothic furnishings. The showpiece here is the Oświęcim Family Chapel (Kaplica Oświęcimów), just to the left (north) as you enter the church. Built in 1647 by Italian architect Vincenti Petroni, and embellished with magnificent stucco work by another Italian master, Jan Falconi, the chapel is considered to be one of the best early Baroque chapels in Poland.
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Parish Church of the Holy Trinity
The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity is 50m northwest of the Rynek. Founded in 1402, it was almost completely consumed by fire in the mid-17th century (only the chancel survived) and rebuilt. Note the intricate grape pattern on the wrought-iron main gates. Inside, the renovated gilded high altar is 350 years old, as is the elaborate pulpit. The freestanding onion-domed bell tower (1651) houses three bells called Jan, Marian and Urban. The tower is one of the largest in Poland.
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Subcarpathian Museum
Installed in the 15th-century former Bishops’ Palace, the museum has interesting historical, archaeological and art sections. The highlight, however, is its extensive collection of decorative old kerosene lamps, reputedly the largest in Europe.
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Krosno Glassworks
About 1km northwest of the Old Town is the famous Krosno glassworks. There’s a factory shop on site selling a range of its products.
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Craft Museum
It features displays related to such local crafts and trades as clock-making, weaving, saddlery and even hairdressing.
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