University Museum

University Museum is a museum in Kraków, Małopolskie. University Museum is situated near the park Professor’s Garden, as well as near the university building Collegium Minus.

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Opening hours: Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Type: Museum
Description: museum in Poland
Also known as: “Jagiellonian University Museum”, “Muzeum Historii UJ”, and “Muzeum UJ”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Main Square and Town Hall Tower.

Main Square

Square

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The Main Market Square a historic square located in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland. It is the principal urban space located at the center of the city. It dates back to the 13th century, and with an area of 3.79 ha ) it is sometimes called one of the largest medieval town squares in Europe. Main Square is situated 260 metres east of University Museum.

Town Hall Tower

Museum

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Town Hall Tower is one of the main focal points of the Main Market Square in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland. 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. Town Hall Tower is situated 190 metres east of University Museum.

Cloth Hall

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The Cloth Hall, is a historic cloth hall located in the centre of the Main Market Square in Old Town of Kraków, Poland. Dates to the Renaissance and is one of the city's most recognizable monuments. Cloth Hall is situated 260 metres east of University Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Town and Półwsie Zwierzynieckie.

Old Town

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The Old City of Kraków, referred to in Polish as Stare Miasto, forms the historical kernel of this vibrant Polish city and is the first target for most travellers to the city for accommodation, eating out, entertainment, and attractions.