Floriańska Street, Kraków

Name: Floriańska Street
Address: Kraków, Poland

#133 among attractions in Kraków

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Floriańska Street or St. Florian's Street is one of the main streets in Kraków Old Town and one of the most famous promenades in the city. The street forms part of the regular grid plan of Stare Miasto, the merchants' town that extends the medieval heart of the city, which was drawn up in 1257 after the destruction of the city during the first Mongol invasion of Poland of 1241. ()

Local name: Ulica Floriańska w Krakowie Length: 1099 ftCoordinates: 50°3'45"N, 19°56'22"E

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Stare MiastoKraków Poland

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Floriańska Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sukiennice Museum, Church of St. Adalbert, Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica.

~520 ftSW
Museum showing 19th-century Polish art
Sukiennice Museum, Kraków
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków's Main Market Square, the Sukiennice Museum, also known as the Gallery of the 19th-Century Polish Art, is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This illustrious museum is housed in the upper floor of the...
~680 ftSW
Romanesque 11th-century church
Church of St. Adalbert, Kraków
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków's bustling Old Town, the Church of St. Adalbert stands as a testament to the city's rich history and spiritual heritage. This venerable place of worship, with its origins dating back to the 11th century, is one of the oldest stone...
~550 ftSW
Market hall with a Polish art museum
Cloth Hall, Kraków
3 min walk • The Cloth Hall, known locally as Sukiennice, is a historic trading hub and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the heart of Kraków, Poland. This Renaissance-era gem, nestled in the center of the Main Market Square, dates back to the 14th century and was a major...
~260 ftS
Landmark basilica with 2 towers
St. Mary's Basilica, Kraków
2 min walk • St. Mary's Basilica, with its twin spires reaching skyward and intricate Gothic architecture, stands as a testament to Kraków's historical and cultural significance. Located in the heart of the city's Main Market Square, this church has become an emblem of Poland's...
~220 ftSE
Museum, Renaissance architecture
Italian House, Kraków
2 min walk • The Italian House, also known as Dom Włoski, is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Kraków, Poland, reflecting the city's rich historical tapestry. Located at Szpitalna 32, this building is a testament to the cultural and artistic exchanges between Poland...
~570 ftSW
Square, Historic walking areas
Main Square, Kraków
3 min walk • The main square of the Old Town of Kraków, Lesser Poland, is the principal urban space located at the center of the city. It dates back to the 13th century, and at 3.79 ha is the largest medieval town square in Europe.
~420 ftW
Museum, History museum
Rynek Underground, Kraków
3 min walk • The underground square central museum of Kraków is situated below the market square of the city. The museum is approximately 4000 square meters in size. Work on the underground square first began at the start of 2009 and cost 38 million zloty. The museum first opened on 24 September 2010, at the time only displaying regular exhibitions.
~960 ftW
Statue to one of Poland's national bards
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków
5 min walk • Adam Mickiewicz Monument in Kraków, is one of the best known bronze monuments in Poland, and a favourite meeting place at the Main Market Square in the Old Town district of Kraków.
~910 ftN
Palatial museum of fine art and handicraft
Czartoryski Museum, Kraków
5 min walk • The Princes Czartoryski Museum – often abbreviated to Czartoryski Museum – is a historic museum in Kraków, Poland, and one of the country's oldest museums. The initial collection was formed in 1796 in Puławy by Princess Izabela Czartoryska. The Museum officially opened in 1878.
~720 ftW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Muzeum Historyczne Miasta Krakowa, Kraków
4 min walk • The Historical Museum of the City of Kraków in Kraków, Lesser Poland, was granted the status of an independent institution in 1945. Originally, it was a branch of the Old Records Office of Kraków, in operation from 1899.
~270 ftS
Gothic architecture, Monuments and statues
Veit Stoss altarpiece in Kraków, Kraków
2 min walk • The Altarpiece by Veit Stoss, also St. Mary's Altar, is a large Gothic altarpiece and a national treasure of Poland. It is located behind the high altar of St. Mary's Basilica in the city of Kraków. The altarpiece was carved between 1477 and 1489 by the German-born sculptor Veit Stoss who lived and worked in the city for over 20 years.

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Which popular attractions are close to Floriańska Street?

Nearby attractions include Kamienica Hipolitów, Kraków (1 min walk), Italian House, Kraków (2 min walk), St. Mary's Basilica, Kraków (2 min walk), Veit Stoss altarpiece in Kraków, Kraków (2 min walk).

How to get to Floriańska Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Floriańska Street:

Tram

Poczta Główna • Lines: 1, 10, 24, 3, 52, 62, 69 (6 min walk)
Plac Wszystkich Świętych • Lines: 1, 13, 18, 6, 69, 8 (7 min walk)

Bus

Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (7 min walk)
Teatr Słowackiego • Lines: 608, 610 (9 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (15 min walk)
Kraków Zabłocie (33 min walk)