Royal Chapel

There's an English mass every Sunday at 4pm. Very solemn and beautiful chapel.

The Royal Chapel (Kaplica Królewska) in Gdańsk is a true architectural gem, blending beauty with historical significance. Built between 1678 and 1681 at the request of King John III Sobieski, it was intended to serve the city’s Catholic community, who at the time had no place of worship due to St. Mary’s Church being controlled by Protestants. Funded by the king and Primate Andrzej Olszowski, the chapel became the only Baroque-style religious building in Gdańsk’s Main Town. Designed by Tylman van Gameren, a famous architect of the Polish court, the chapel features a rectangular structure with a central dome, adorned with intricate Baroque decorations. The façade includes a cartouche with the coat of arms of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the emblem of King Sobieski, a reminder of its royal origins. Despite wars and changing times, the Royal Chapel has stood the test of time and remains a beautiful and important landmark in Gdańsk. Whether you’re drawn to its historical significance, religious heritage, or architectural charm, it’s a place worth visiting when exploring the city!

Beautiful Chapel set in central Gdańsk. I went to the chapel twice on a weekday and both times it could not be entered. I’m not sure if it is closed for maintenance? (As of November 2023)

No other chapel has impressed me as much as this one. The grandeur of the building in itself is breathtaking. Definitely worth the visit

This baroque beauty was built at the end of the 17th century, and it still shines brightly today. It is located next to the church of St. Mary, and on the square in front of the chapel is the Four Quarters Fountain, which completes the magic of this place.

English mass on Sundays at 4 p.m.

Very pretty building

Grate chapel, monumental