Jasna Góra (Bright Mountain) is a spiritual capital of Poland. Here, in front of the Holy Picture of Mother of God called “The Black Madonna”, generations of Poles did entrust Her with their fates and the fate of Poland as well, believing and recognizing the Lady of Jasna Gora as the Queen of Poland. The Cult of the Miraculous Picture of God’s Mother was supported by Polish sovereigns from its beginning in 16th century. Later in 18th century or earlier, the cult crossed borders of Poland and first spread out in other European countries, than in other parts of the world . At present, Jasna Gora is on of the most important pilgrimage centres of Christians. About 8 million from 80 countries come here and visit the sanctuary each year.

The complex of basilica and Pauline monastery has got both religious and historical significance. It is the highest-class monument of sacral and military architecture famous also for its rich collection of art and various things of historical value. The following objects are the most important places here: The Chapel of the Miraculous Picture of God’s Mother, Knight’s Hall, Library, Refectory (Dining Hall), Sacristy, banks with stations of Crucial Way, Treasury, Museum of 600th Anniversary of Jasna Gora, St. Roch Bastion, Golgota of Jasna Gora, a series of Paintings of Jerzy Duda-Gracz inspired by the Passion of Christ and the 106-meter high tower, so unique and characteristic for the sanctuary.