Montelupich Prison, Kraków

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The Montelupich prison, so called from the street in which it is located, the ulica Montelupich, is a historic prison in Kraków from early 20th century, which was used by the Gestapo in World War II. It is universally recognized as "one of the most terrible Nazi prisons in Poland". The Gestapo took over the facility from the German Sicherheitspolizei at the end of March 1941. One of the Nazi officials responsible for overseeing the Montelupich Prison was Ludwig Hahn. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°4'27"N, 19°56'23"E

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Stare Miasto (Kleparz)Kraków Poland

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Montelupich Prison – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Krakowska, Kraków
14 min walk • Galeria Krakowska stands as a modern shopping haven in the historic city of Kraków, Poland. Located conveniently adjacent to the city's main railway station, Kraków Główny, and within a stone's throw from the Old Town, this shopping center has been serving both...
0.6 miS
Late 15th-century fortified gateway
Barbican, Kraków
16 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...
0.6 miS
Gothic 14th-century city gate tower
St. Florian's Gate, Kraków
17 min walk • St. Florian's Gate, the iconic remnant of the medieval fortifications that once encircled Kraków, Poland, stands as a poignant memorial to the city's rich history. Erected in the 14th century, this Gothic tower is one of the few surviving parts of the defensive walls...
0.6 miE
Final resting place of notable Poles
Rakowicki Cemetery, Kraków
15 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...
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues
Grunwald Monument, Kraków
14 min walk • The Grunwald Monument in Kraków stands as a powerful tribute to the historical Battle of Grunwald, one of the most significant triumphs in Polish history. This commanding statue, designed by Antoni Wiwulski and Marian Konieczny, is a prominent feature in the city's...
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Eclectic architecture
Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, Kraków
19 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
17 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.
~1500 ftSE
Palace
Montelupi Palace, Kraków
8 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.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Dzielnica I Stare Miasto, Kraków
14 min walk • Dzielnica I Stare Miasto is a district of the city of Kraków, Poland. The first administrative district covers a wider area than the Old Town of Kraków itself.
0.7 miS
Church, Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture
Church of St. Casimir the Prince, Kraków
17 min walk • The Church of St. Casimir the Prince in Kraków, Poland – with the adjacent Franciscan monastery and the catacombs – is located at ul. Reformacka 4 street in the Old Town district. Members of the Catholic Order of Franciscans known as "Little Brothers" arrived in Kraków in 1622 and settled at the outskirts of the town in Garbary.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Muzeum Historii Fotografii w Krakowie, Kraków
20 min walk • The Walery Rzewuski Museum of the History of Photography in Kraków is a state-run photography museum in Kraków, Poland, established as the only one of its kind a mere three years before the collapse of the Soviet empire. The venue survived the transition successfully owing to new programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Montelupich Prison?

Nearby attractions include Bastion III "Kleparz", Kraków (3 min walk), Park Kleparski, Kraków (4 min walk), Muzeum Politechniki Krakowskiej, Kraków (5 min walk), Tadeusz Kościuszko University of Technology, Kraków (6 min walk).

How to get to Montelupich Prison by public transport?

The nearest stations to Montelupich Prison:

Tram

Dworzec Towarowy • Lines: 17, 18, 19, 44 (2 min walk)
Dworzec Towarowy 02 • Lines: 17, 19, 3, 5, 50, 69 (4 min walk)

Bus

Parking Kamienna 8 - PKP • Lines: Bus Michalus (4 min walk)
Nowy Kleparz • Lines: 130, 139, 159, 164, 169, 179, 189, 192, 257, 277, 280, 304, 469, 501, 503, 511, 608, Bus Michalus, Telesfor Kraków => Limanowa, Telesfor Limanowa => Kraków (5 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (14 min walk)
Kraków Olsza (25 min walk)