This Roman Catholic Polish-style Baroque church, one of the largest in the city, was completed in 1619. It was designed by Giovanni Maria Bernardoni and Józef Britius. In the early nineteenth century, the church even functioned as a Protestant place of worship. Check out the facade which is constructed of dolomite. Inside the church, you will find it looks like a theater. There are statues of various Jesuit saints. You will find scenes from the lives of Saints Peter and Paul in the apse of the presbytery, created by Giovanni Battista Falconi. The national Pantheon is being created in the church. Also check out the Baroque High altar from 1735.

There are two major events associated to this church. The first is from 1638, when the Jesuits formed a musical ensemble of 100 singers, which was the biggest in the country at that time. But the second major event happens every Thursday inside the church. The country's longest Foucault's pendulum is suspended here in a scientific demonstration proving the Earth's rotation. Contrary to expectations, science and religion can get along quite nicely.

• It’s best to visit on a Thursday.

Mass times:

• Sundays and holidays 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 6 pm.
• Monday to Saturday 7 am and 6 pm.

Foucault's Pendulum demonstrations are held on Thursday at 10 am, 11 am and 12 pm.

• Walk or cycle to here from inside Old Town.
• Reach Old Town by car or taxi.

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