Kraków: Gothic Architecture
Places and attractions in the Gothic architecture category
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Wawel Cathedral
Gothic cathedral and national sanctuary Wawel Cathedral, also known as the Royal Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslaus, is a towering symbol of Kraków's historical and religious significance. Located on Wawel Hill, this Gothic church is not only a place of worship but also a pantheon of...
Barbican
Late 15th-century fortified gateway 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...
Collegium Maius
14th-century university with a museum 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.
St. Mary's Basilica
Landmark basilica with 2 towers 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...
St. Florian's Gate
Gothic 14th-century city gate tower 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...
Old Synagogue
Synagogue museum of Jewish culture The Old Synagogue was an Orthodox Jewish synagogue situated in the Kazimierz district of Kraków, Poland. In Yiddish it was referred to as the Alta Shul.
Church of St. Francis of Assisi
13th-century church with Gothic murals The Church of St. Francis of Assisi with Monastery of the Franciscan Order located in the Old Town district of Kraków, Poland, is a Roman Catholic religious complex on the west side of All Saints Square at Franciszkańska 2, across the street from the Bishop's Palace – residence of Pope John Paul II during his stays in the city.
Corpus Christi Basilica
The Corpus Christi Basilica, located in the Kazimierz district of Kraków, Poland is a Gothic church founded by King Casimir III the Great in 1335.
Mogiła Abbey
Mogiła Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in the Nowa Huta District of Kraków, Poland. The abbey was founded in 1222 by the Bishop of Kraków, Iwo Odrowąż. The religious complex was built for religious reasons as well as for prestige.
Church of St. Casimir the Prince
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.
Veit Stoss altarpiece in Kraków
The Altarpiece by Veit Stoss, also St. Mary's Altar, is a large Gothic altarpiece and a national treasure of Poland. It is located behind the high altar of St. Mary's Basilica in the city of Kraków. The altarpiece was carved between 1477 and 1489 by the German-born sculptor Veit Stoss who lived and worked in the city for over 20 years.
Town Hall Tower
Town Hall Tower in Kraków, Poland is one of the main focal points of the Main Market Square in the Old Town district of Kraków. The Tower is the only remaining part of the old Kraków Town Hall demolished in 1820 as part of the city plan to open up the Main Square. Its cellars once housed a city prison with a Medieval torture chamber.
Basilica of Holy Trinity
The Basilica of Holy Trinity in Kraków, Poland, is a gothic church and monastery of the Dominican Order. Its history dates from the year 1223. Saint Hyacinth is buried in the church, as well as Polish monarch Leszek II the Black and Renaissance humanist Filippo Buonaccorsi.
Sigismund Bell
Massive church bell, cast in 1520 The Royal Sigismund Bell is the largest of the five bells hanging in the Sigismund Tower of the Wawel Cathedral in the Polish city of Kraków. It was cast in 1520 by Hans Behem and named after King Sigismund I of Poland, who commissioned it. The bell weighs almost 13 tonnes and requires 12 bell-ringers to swing it.
Church of St. Giles
Church of St. Giles in Kraków is a Roman Catholic church of the Dominican Order located on Grodzka Street in Kraków. Its history dates to 11th century; it has been rebuilt many times since.
St. Michael's Chapel
St Michael's Chapel was a place of worship at Wawel Castle in Kraków, Poland. It was both a royal chapel and the chapel of the commoners. The chapel was governed by the dean and canons of Wawel. The chapel was located in the outer courtyard of the castle hill. The first mention of the chapel dates from 1148.
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