SAINT-STANISLAS AND SAINT-WENCESLAS CATHEDRAL

Situated to the east of the Rynek, this imposing ^15th-century Gothic stone church, whose interior was later decorated in Baroque style, is certainly the most beautiful monument in the whole city. Sometimes referred to as "the pearl of Silesia", its tower rises to a height of 103 m. The cathedral miraculously survived the war. Next to the church is a new monument (2014) dedicated to Pope John Paul II, who visited the region during his pontificate.