Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, Kraków

Name: Juliusz Słowacki Theatre
Address: Kraków, Poland
Telephone: +48 12 424 45 00

#38 among attractions in Kraków

Theater, Concerts and shows, Eclectic architecture

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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. The theatre was named after Polish poet Juliusz Słowacki in 1909 and in 1978 was inscribed alongside the Historic Centre of Kraków into the World Heritage Register. ()

Local name: Teatr im. Juliusza Słowackiego w Krakowie Opened: 21 October 1893 (131 years ago)Architectural style: Baroque, EclecticismCoordinates: 50°3'50"N, 19°56'35"E

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Stare MiastoKraków Poland

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+48 12 424 45 00

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Juliusz Słowacki Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galeria Krakowska, Barbican, Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica.

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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Late 15th-century fortified gateway
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~1560 ftSW
Market hall with a Polish art museum
Cloth Hall, Kraków
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~1180 ftSW
Landmark basilica with 2 towers
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~940 ftN
Monuments and statues
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~900 ftNW
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Neighbourhood
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Gothic architecture, Monuments and statues
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Pope John Paul II's former parish church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Juliusz Słowacki Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Kościół pw. Świętego Krzyża, Kraków (1 min walk), Stare Mury, Kraków (3 min walk), St. Florian's Gate, Kraków (3 min walk), Barbican, Kraków (4 min walk).

How to get to Juliusz Słowacki Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Juliusz Słowacki Theatre:

Tram

Teatr Słowackiego • Lines: 10, 14, 2, 20, 24, 3, 4, 44, 52, 62, 64, 69 (3 min walk)
Stary Kleparz • Lines: 14, 18, 2, 20, 24, 4, 44, 64, 69 (7 min walk)

Bus

Teatr Słowackiego • Lines: 608, 610 (4 min walk)
Main Station West • Lines: 105, 129, 130, 154, 304, 429 (8 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (10 min walk)
Kraków Zabłocie (33 min walk)