Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Kraków

Name: Nicolaus Copernicus Monument
Address: Kraków, Poland

#101 among attractions in Kraków

Memorial, Nicolaus Copernicus

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The Nicolaus Copernicus Monument in Kraków is a notable landmark of Kraków, Poland. It memorializes the astronomer Copernicus, who studied at the Kraków Academy and whose father came from that city, then the capital of Poland. ()

Local name: Pomnik Mikołaja Kopernika w Krakowie Coordinates: 50°3'41"N, 19°55'58"E

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Stare MiastoKraków Poland

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Nicolaus Copernicus Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bishop's Palace, Collegium Maius, Main Square, Adam Mickiewicz Monument.

~860 ftSE
Palace
Bishop's Palace, Kraków
5 min walk • The Bishop's Palace in Kraków, Poland, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry and the ecclesiastical prestige that has shaped its legacy. This grand residence, located in the heart of Kraków, serves as the official seat of the city's archbishops...
~240 ftNE
14th-century university with a museum
Collegium Maius, Kraków
2 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.
~1080 ftE
Square, Historic walking areas
Main Square, Kraków
6 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.
~670 ftE
Statue to one of Poland's national bards
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków
4 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.
~620 ftE
Nightlife
Piwnica Pod Baranami, Kraków
3 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.
~430 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of St. Anne, Kraków
3 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.
~1020 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Muzeum Historyczne Miasta Krakowa, Kraków
5 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.
~700 ftSW
Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture
Collegium Novum, Kraków
4 min walk • The Collegium Novum is the Neo-Gothic main building of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland, originally built between the year 1363 and 1365 and after its destruction, rebuilt in between 1873-1887.
~870 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
EUROPEUM – European Culture Centre, Kraków
5 min walk • The EUROPEUM – European Culture Centre is a division of the Kraków National Museum housing a permanent exhibition of European art. Placed on two floors in a restored 17th century granary, the museum was opened to the public on 13 September 2013.
~280 ftE
Street
Jagiellońska Street, Kraków
2 min walk • Jagiellońska Street - a historic street in Kraków, Poland. The street intersects the former Jagiellonian University quarter. The street features the Collegium Maius of the Jagiellonian University and the Old Theatre. Jagiellońska Street is situated to the east of Planty Park.
~880 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Kraków Philharmonic, Kraków
5 min walk • The Kraków Philharmonic is the primary concert hall in Kraków, Poland. It is one of the largest auditoriums in the city. It consists of the main hall for orchestral performances with 693 seats, and two smaller venues, the Golden Hall and the Blue Hall, for chamber music concerts.

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Which popular attractions are close to Nicolaus Copernicus Monument?

Nearby attractions include Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Kraków (1 min walk), Ogród Profesorski, Kraków (1 min walk), Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków (1 min walk), Collegium Maius, Kraków (2 min walk).

How to get to Nicolaus Copernicus Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nicolaus Copernicus Monument:

Tram

Uniwersytet Jagielloński • Lines: 20, 6 (3 min walk)
Teatr Bagatela • Lines: 13, 14, 18, 2, 20, 24, 4, 64, 69, 8 (4 min walk)

Bus

Muzeum Narodowe • Lines: 124, 424, 502, 601, 611 (9 min walk)
Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza / Uniwersytet Rolniczy • Lines: 114, 144, 164, 169, 173, 179, 189, 192, 194, 304, 469, 503, 601, 608, 611, Bus Michalus, Telesfor Kraków => Limanowa (11 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (22 min walk)
Kraków Zabłocie (37 min walk)