Krzysztofory Palace, Kraków

Name: Krzysztofory Palace
Address: Rynek Glowny 35, Kraków, 30-001, Poland
Telephone: +48 12 619 23 35

#114 among attractions in Kraków

Palace, Historical place, Architecture, History museum

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The Krzysztofory Palace is a small, baroque palace located on the main square of Kraków, in Małopolska region of southern Poland. It is the location of the Historical Museum of Kraków. ()

Local name: Pałac „Pod Krzysztofory” Coordinates: 50°3'45"N, 19°56'11"E

Address

Rynek Glowny 35Stare MiastoKraków 30-001 Poland

Contact

+48 12 619 23 35

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Krzysztofory Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sukiennice Museum, Church of St. Adalbert, Cloth Hall, Collegium Maius.

~400 ftSE
Museum showing 19th-century Polish art
Sukiennice Museum, Kraków
2 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...
~670 ftSE
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...
~370 ftSE
Market hall with a Polish art museum
Cloth Hall, Kraków
2 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...
~710 ftSW
14th-century university with a museum
Collegium Maius, Kraków
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków, Collegium Maius beckons as a historical gem and a repository of knowledge. As the oldest building of the Jagiellonian University, it represents the cradle of academic life in Poland, with roots stretching back to the 14th century.
~760 ftE
Landmark basilica with 2 towers
St. Mary's Basilica, Kraków
4 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...
~400 ftSE
Square, Historic walking areas
Main Square, Kraków
2 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.
~370 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Rynek Underground, Kraków
2 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.
~380 ftSW
Statue to one of Poland's national bards
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków
2 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.
~400 ftSW
Nightlife
Piwnica Pod Baranami, Kraków
2 min walk • The Piwnica pod Baranami is a Polish literary cabaret located in Kraków, Poland. For over thirty years, in the People's Republic of Poland, Piwnica pod Baranami served as the most renowned political cabaret in the country, until the end of the communist era.
~680 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of St. Anne, Kraków
4 min walk • The Church of St. Anne is a Roman Catholic church located at 13 św. Anny Street in the UNESCO-protected historic centre of Kraków, Poland. It is one of the leading examples of Polish Baroque architecture designed by Tylman van Gameren, however, the church's history dates back to 14th century.
~110 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Muzeum Historyczne Miasta Krakowa, Kraków
1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Krzysztofory Palace?

Nearby attractions include Polonia Wax, Kraków (1 min walk), Muzeum Historyczne Miasta Krakowa, Kraków (1 min walk), Kraków Old Town, Kraków (1 min walk), National Stary Theatre, Kraków (2 min walk).

How to get to Krzysztofory Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Krzysztofory Palace:

Tram

Teatr Bagatela • Lines: 13, 14, 18, 2, 20, 24, 4, 64, 69, 8 (5 min walk)
Plac Wszystkich Świętych • Lines: 1, 13, 18, 6, 69, 8 (7 min walk)

Bus

Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (10 min walk)
Teatr Słowackiego • Lines: 608, 610 (11 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (17 min walk)
Kraków Zabłocie (35 min walk)