Pontifical University of John Paul II, Kraków

Name: Pontifical University of John Paul II
Address: Kraków, Poland

#250 among attractions in Kraków

Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Pontifical University of John Paul II is an academic institution located in Kraków, Poland, that offers graduate degrees in theology, philosophy, and church history. It derived from the theology faculty of Jagiellonian University established in 1397. The theology faculty was expelled from the university by Communist authorities in 1954. Remaining under the supervision of the Vatican, the faculty received the honorific title of "Pontifical" in 1974 and was established as an Academy of Theology by Pope John Paul II in 1981 before becoming the Pontifical University of John Paul II in 2009. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°3'35"N, 19°56'7"E

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Stare MiastoKraków Poland

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Pontifical University of John Paul II – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sukiennice Museum, Church of St. Adalbert, Bishop's Palace, Cloth Hall.

~890 ftNE
Museum showing 19th-century Polish art
Sukiennice Museum, Kraków
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków's Main Market Square, the Sukiennice Museum, also known as the Gallery of the 19th-Century Polish Art, is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This illustrious museum is housed in the upper floor of the...
~720 ftNE
Romanesque 11th-century church
Church of St. Adalbert, Kraków
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków's bustling Old Town, the Church of St. Adalbert stands as a testament to the city's rich history and spiritual heritage. This venerable place of worship, with its origins dating back to the 11th century, is one of the oldest stone...
~140 ftSW
Palace
Bishop's Palace, Kraków
1 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...
~870 ftNE
Market hall with a Polish art museum
Cloth Hall, Kraków
5 min walk • The Cloth Hall, known locally as Sukiennice, is a historic trading hub and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the heart of Kraków, Poland. This Renaissance-era gem, nestled in the center of the Main Market Square, dates back to the 14th century and was a major...
~770 ftNW
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.
~840 ftNE
Square, Historic walking areas
Main Square, Kraków
5 min walk • The main square of the Old Town of Kraków, Lesser Poland, is the principal urban space located at the center of the city. It dates back to the 13th century, and at 3.79 ha is the largest medieval town square in Europe.
~280 ftSE
13th-century church with Gothic murals
Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków
2 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.
~740 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Geological Museum, Kraków
4 min walk • Muzeum Geologiczne Instytutu Nauk Geologicznych PAN w Krakowie is a museum in Kraków, Poland. The collection dates back to 1865.
~820 ftS
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Kraków, Kraków
4 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Kraków is a historic museum in Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. It was established in 1850.
~680 ftN
Statue to one of Poland's national bards
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków
4 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.
~670 ftN
Nightlife
Piwnica Pod Baranami, Kraków
4 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Pontifical University of John Paul II?

Nearby attractions include Bishop's Palace, Kraków (1 min walk), Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków (2 min walk), Bracka Street, Kraków (2 min walk), Wiślna Street, Kraków (2 min walk).

How to get to Pontifical University of John Paul II by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pontifical University of John Paul II:

Tram

Filharmonia • Lines: 1, 13, 18, 2, 6, 69, 8 (3 min walk)
Plac Wszystkich Świętych • Lines: 1, 13, 18, 6, 69, 8 (4 min walk)

Bus

Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (9 min walk)
Muzeum Narodowe • Lines: 124, 424, 502, 601, 611 (11 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (22 min walk)
Kraków Zabłocie (33 min walk)