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St. Florian's Gate

Name: St. Florian's Gate
Rating: 4.7

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Begin your Old Town walk at St. Florian's Gate, the 14th-century Gothic tower guarding the medieval city's northern edge. Look up at the stonework, wander along the preserved walls, and browse the artists' paintings.

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Full description

St. Florian's Gate is a medieval Gothic gate tower from the 14th century and one of the best-preserved remnants of Krakow's fortified walls.

Travel guides often suggest it as a starting point for getting a feel for medieval Krakow, as it marks the edge of the old medieval city. Near the gate, artists hang paintings for sale along the wall.

Entry to the area is free, and a stop takes around 15 minutes. It is a practical beginning to a walk down Floriańska Street toward the Main Square.

St. Florian's Gate is a medieval Gothic gate tower from the 14th century and one of the best-preserved remnants of Krakow's fortified walls.

Entry to the area is free, and a stop takes around 15 minutes. It is a practical beginning to a walk down Floriańska Street toward the Main Square.

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Address

30-001 Kraków, Poland · Stare Miasto

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Start here and walk south along Floriańska Street to the Main Square
browse the paintings displayed along the adjoining walls
visit in the morning or early evening for lighter foot traffic.

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Reviews

This is a cool spot. A lot of the tour books say this should be your starting point of you want to get a feel for medieval Krakow. I get that. It's definitely on the outside of the medieval edge of the city. I recommend this. It's a unique structure and it's in amazing condition. Krakow is a beautiful city full of…

Andrew Lois

1/5

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