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Jagiellonian University - Collegium Maius

Jagiellonska 15, Krakow 31-010, Poland
48 12 422 05 49
Ranked #6 of 71 attractions in Krakow
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites, Historic Sites, Museums
Fee: No
Owner description: First founded in 1364, this integral part of Krakow life has many distinguished alumni including distinguished Polish intellectuals, political leaders... more » Owner description: First founded in 1364, this integral part of Krakow life has many distinguished alumni including distinguished Polish intellectuals, political leaders and well-known international figures like Nicolaus Copernicus and Pope John Paul II. The Collegium Maius is the oldest surviving building of the university. « less
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Dates back to 1400s, mostly reconstructed. Lovely wee courtyard where a balcony allows good views especially of the clock which performs a musical procession of figures every 2 hours. This is free. Tours are limited to 20 and you should book if you are not to be disappointed or need a language guide in English. You move round the rooms... More

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Ardsley, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Liked the court yard but really didn't get a chance to see the canpus since we came late.

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Krakow, Poland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I loved the University and looked inside some of the buildings and was amazed at the interior design and artwork as well.

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Scotland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Excellent charming guide good info delivered with humour -did not overburden with detail

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Beautiful campus with much history. One of the first universities in Europe. Alma mater include Copernicus and Pope John Paul II

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Holbaek, Denmark
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Book a tour with a guide. You must see The Masters' Hall, Kopernicus' Sfere and the astonomical tools from Arabia (around 940 AD).

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oakland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I hadn't realized the history of the university and when founded and its continued functioning through WWII. Learned more of the atrocious behavior of the germans during their occupation.

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Zagreb
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Impressive building with interesting exsponats (old and not so old). The guided tour was very good, not too long, whith interesting stories, photographing is allowed. And don't miss the clock in the courtyard at full hour.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Little talked about but I would say go and get the guided tour. It makes you realise when most of europe was living in caves and scratching the earth with the bone of a cow these masters where studying the stars, chemicals the human body etc. Home to Copernicus and the original letter fron Neil Armstrong (first man on the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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I didnt visit the museum inside the University, but whilst walking through the Old Town i recomend visiting the University courtyard which is a 2 minute walk from the main square Rynek Glowny cloth hall. Entrance into the courtyard is free and at 11am and 1pm the ornate clock comes to life and plays a tune where figures come out.... More

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