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Jagiellonian University - Collegium Maius
Jagiellonska 15
Krakow 31-010
Poland
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“Collegium Maius” Fodors.com
“Krakow, Poland” Independent.co.uk
“Krakow Is Eastern Europe's Party Place” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 57 attractions in Krakow
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First founded in 1364, this integral part of Krakow life has many distinguished alumni including distinguished Polish intellectuals, political leaders...... more » 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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Attraction type: Educational site, Historic site, Museum
Address: Jagiellonska 15 Krakow 31-010
Poland
Tel: 48 12 422 05 49
Fax: 48 12 422 27 34

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“Tour Jaggelonian University where Copernicus studied.”
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5 of 5 stars
fsage
Oregon USA
21 Nov 2009

The old university is one site that brings the longevity of Polish culture and intellectual history to the forefront. The West has forgotten what a considerable European power Poland used to be, before the Tsar of Russia, the Russian revolutionary communists, the Nazis and the Soviets laid claim over most of 100 years in recent history, treating Poles as, at... more

“Very interesting and worth a visit.”
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4 of 5 stars
midway42
Saint Paul, Minnesota
27 Sep 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The entrance to Collegium Maius is a bit tricky to find. It is located just off Jagiellonska Street and easy to walk past if you’re not looking for it. Once inside, the ticket office/souvenir store is located on your left just before the entrance to the courtyard. The courtyard is impressive unto itself and I believe open at all times.... more

“Seek it out!”
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5 of 5 stars
1066girl
Bristol, United Kingdom
8 Jun 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I visited Collegium Maius back in July 2007 after being told by a friend that it was worth a visit. I got the sense that it wasn't a site on the normal tourist map. I took a English tour, but it wasn't obvious where we had to go for the tour. The tour guide was so knowledgable. He described the... more

“beautiful”
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4 of 5 stars
Pani_B
St. Louis
30 Oct 2006
2
people found this review helpful

I don't know how common a site this is to visit for foreign tourists, but I thought it well worth the trip. The tickets are purchased at the gift shop, which seems open sporadically, and I don't believe there are tours in English, but the tour is a wonderful glimpse into the rich history and opulence that can be hard... more

“petit bijou”
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4 of 5 stars
Voyageur55France
France
16 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

La cour extérieure, avec ses arcades et son horloge est à voir. La visite de l'édifice est obligatoirement accompagnée ;... more

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Jagiellonian University - Collegium Maius Address

Jagiellonska 15, Krakow 31-010, Poland
Tel: 48 12 422 05 49 Fax: 48 12 422 27 34