AST National Academy of Theatre Arts, Kraków

Name: AST National Academy of Theatre Arts
Address: 21-22 Floriana Straszewskiego, Kraków, Poland

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AST National Academy of Theatre Arts, is a drama school based in Kraków and Wrocław, Poland. It was founded in 1946 by actor Juliusz Osterwa, who took the initial steps leading to the establishment of the Academy through the amalgamation of three local studios; Stary Teatr, the Słowacki Theatre, and Iwo Gall's Dramatic Studio. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°3'37"N, 19°55'56"E

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21-22 Floriana StraszewskiegoStare Miasto (Nowy Świat)Kraków Poland

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AST National Academy of Theatre Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bishop's Palace, Collegium Maius, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Adam Mickiewicz Monument.

~740 ftSE
Palace
Bishop's Palace, Kraków
4 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...
~630 ftNE
14th-century university with a museum
Collegium Maius, Kraków
4 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.
~1000 ftE
13th-century church with Gothic murals
Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków
5 min walk • 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.
~960 ftNE
Statue to one of Poland's national bards
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków
5 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.
~920 ftNE
Nightlife
Piwnica Pod Baranami, Kraków
5 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.
~870 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of St. Anne, Kraków
5 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.
~360 ftW
Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture
Collegium Novum, Kraków
2 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.
~830 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
EUROPEUM – European Culture Centre, Kraków
4 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.
~1220 ftE
Palace
Wielopolski Palace, Kraków
6 min walk • The Wielopolski Palace in Kraków, Poland, is the location of the Kraków City Council and the office of the President of Kraków.
~620 ftNE
Street
Jagiellońska Street, Kraków
3 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.
~1180 ftSE
Museum, Tower, Gothic architecture
Town Hall Tower, Kraków
6 min walk • 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to AST National Academy of Theatre Arts?

Nearby attractions include Collegium Novum, Kraków (2 min walk), Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Kraków (3 min walk), Kraków Philharmonic, Kraków (3 min walk), Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Kraków (3 min walk).

How to get to AST National Academy of Theatre Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to AST National Academy of Theatre Arts:

Tram

Uniwersytet Jagielloński • Lines: 20, 6 (2 min walk)
Filharmonia • Lines: 1, 13, 18, 2, 6, 69, 8 (3 min walk)

Bus

Muzeum Narodowe • Lines: 124, 424, 502, 601, 611 (8 min walk)
Jubilat • Lines: 109, 114, 124, 144, 164, 169, 173, 179, 194, 304, 424, 469, 503, 608, Bus Michalus, Telesfor Kraków => Limanowa, Telesfor Limanowa => Kraków (10 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (24 min walk)
Kraków Zabłocie (36 min walk)