Italian House

Italian House is a kamienica building in Main Square, Kraków, Poland. It was built in the 16th century by Sebastian Montelupi, and served as a headquarters of the Polish Post, and one of the centers of Italian culture in Kraków.

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Type: Historic house
Description: building in Kraków, Poland
Also known as: “Dom Włoski” and “Italian House, Kraków”
Address: Rynek Główny 7, Kraków, 31-042
Roof shape: gabled

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Main Square and St. Mary’s Basilica.

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 110 metres northwest of Italian House.

St. Mary’s Basilica

Church

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The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known colloquially as the St. Mary's Church, is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located at Mariacki Square at the north-eastern corner of the Main Market Square in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland. St. Mary’s Basilica is situated 110 metres northeast of Italian House.

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 130 metres northwest of Italian House.