Muzeum Politechniki Krakowskiej, Kraków

Name: Muzeum Politechniki Krakowskiej
Address: Ul. Warszawska 24, pok. 107 SJO, Kraków, Poland

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Krakow University of Technology Museum - a university museum established on June 4, 2004, and opened on May 30, 2005. The Museum is located on the Krakow University of Technology campus, in the building of the former military detention centre. The museum collects and exhibits items related to Krakow University of Technology and its patron - Tadeusz Kościuszko. As stated in the founding act, "the Museum disseminates knowledge about the history of the Krakow University of Technology, as well as the history of technology and science and education."

Coordinates: 50°4'22"N, 19°56'36"E

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Ul. Warszawska 24, pok. 107 SJOStare Miasto (Kleparz)Kraków Poland

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Muzeum Politechniki Krakowskiej – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galeria Krakowska, Barbican, St. Florian's Gate, Rakowicki Cemetery.

~1920 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Krakowska, Kraków
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Late 15th-century fortified gateway
Barbican, Kraków
13 min walk • The Barbican of Kraków stands as a historical fortress and a relic of the city's medieval defensive walls. This circular bastion, constructed in the late 15th century, is one of the few remaining examples of such fortifications in Europe and is considered an...
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Gothic 14th-century city gate tower
St. Florian's Gate, Kraków
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Final resting place of notable Poles
Rakowicki Cemetery, Kraków
11 min walk • Rakowicki Cemetery, nestled in the heart of Kraków, stands as a solemn testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. Established in the early 19th century, this serene necropolis extends over 42 hectares of meticulously tended land, offering a tranquil...
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
Grunwald Monument, Kraków
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0.6 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Eclectic architecture
Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, Kraków
16 min walk • Juliusz Słowacki Theatre is a 19th-century Eclectic theatre-opera house in the heart of Kraków, Poland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Erected in 1893, it was modeled after some of the best European Baroque and Eclectic theatres such as the Palais Garnier in Paris.
0.6 miS
Palatial museum of fine art and handicraft
Czartoryski Museum, Kraków
15 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.
~880 ftS
Palace
Montelupi Palace, Kraków
5 min walk • Montelupi Palace, also known as the Tarnowski Palace or the Palace on the Way is a 17th-century palace in Kraków, Poland. It was built for the Montelupi family, descendants of an Italian-born merchant Sebastiano Montelupi, banker in the court of King Sigismund III Vasa.
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Neighbourhood
Dzielnica I Stare Miasto, Kraków
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Musical auditorium established in 1954
Opera Krakowska, Kraków
19 min walk • The Opera Krakowska active today was founded in 1954 in postwar Kraków, Poland, although the tradition of opera in the city dates back to 1628 when the first ever full libretto in Polish was released by the local publishing house, followed by the first fully-fledged opera performance in the city in March 1782.
~1860 ftS
Pope John Paul II's former parish church
St. Florian's Church, Kraków
9 min walk • The Collegiate Church of St. Florian is a historic church in Kraków, Poland. It stands at the northern end of Matejko Square and the former centre of the mediaeval city of Kleparz, now a district of Kraków. The edifice marks the beginning of the Royal Road.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Muzeum Politechniki Krakowskiej?

Nearby attractions include Tadeusz Kościuszko University of Technology, Kraków (2 min walk), Montelupi Palace, Kraków (5 min walk), Montelupich Prison, Kraków (5 min walk), Kleparz, Kraków (6 min walk).

How to get to Muzeum Politechniki Krakowskiej by public transport?

The nearest stations to Muzeum Politechniki Krakowskiej:

Tram

Politechnika 01 • Lines: 3, 69 (4 min walk)
Politechnika • Lines: 17, 19, 5, 50 (4 min walk)

Bus

Parking Kamienna 8 - PKP • Lines: Bus Michalus (7 min walk)
Muzeum Armii Krajowej N/Ż • Lines: 537 (7 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (9 min walk)
Kraków Olsza (23 min walk)