St. Florian's Gate
St. Florian's Gate
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Encircling the Old Town district, this 14th-century gate and its four towers are the remnants of the city's fortifications, most of which were destroyed at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK612,740 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Friends
Without a shadow of a doubt one of the major landmarks of the city ,St Florian's Gate is probably one of the most photographed tower's in the city.
This great looking tower was constructed in 1307 ,a great example of Gothic architecture ,St Florian's Gate was once connected to the magnificent Barbican ,St Florian's Gate and the Barbican are the only two remaining structures that formed the defensive walls of the city ,during the 19th century when Austrian forces occupied the city of Krakow the other seven towers that were once part of the city defences were demolished but St Florian's Tower was spared ,the tower nowadays is a major tourist attraction and adds to the joy of walking around the Old Town and is easy to locate at the end of Ulica Florianska one of the most beautiful streets in Krakow.
This great looking tower was constructed in 1307 ,a great example of Gothic architecture ,St Florian's Gate was once connected to the magnificent Barbican ,St Florian's Gate and the Barbican are the only two remaining structures that formed the defensive walls of the city ,during the 19th century when Austrian forces occupied the city of Krakow the other seven towers that were once part of the city defences were demolished but St Florian's Tower was spared ,the tower nowadays is a major tourist attraction and adds to the joy of walking around the Old Town and is easy to locate at the end of Ulica Florianska one of the most beautiful streets in Krakow.
Written 2 August 2022
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Stefanie H
Lincoln, NE1,455 contributions
Jun. 2022
This is a beautiful gate that is detailed on both sides. You will be on the tourist street after you walk through from the Barbican, so it's pretty crowded in this area. There are a lot of shops and restaurants through the gate.
Written 15 July 2022
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TeWe
Helsinki, Finland1,007 contributions
Jun. 2022
Beautiful old gate in the centre of town. Worth walking by but I don't think you need to spend much time there.
Written 20 June 2022
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MarcusHurley
Bristol, UK8,605 contributions
Sep. 2021
This is a pretty gate but to get to it (other than walking through it) you need to buy a ticket from the Barbican just outside. This then allows you to visit the city walls and Florian Gate, including the small exhibition.
The Barbican visit is excellent and it is worth viewing the walls and gate too as there is a nice little model to show how it all originally fitted together.
The Barbican visit is excellent and it is worth viewing the walls and gate too as there is a nice little model to show how it all originally fitted together.
Written 22 September 2021
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Denisa Moricová
Frydek-Mistek, Czech Republic25 contributions
Aug. 2021
Walking through this gate is quite a magical experience which is elevated by the sound of accordion you can here everywhere in the Old Town. However, the amount of tourists here at all times is worse than Prague.
Written 13 August 2021
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN895 contributions
Aug. 2021
St. Florian's Gate is a pretty cool Gothic tower/gate house. There are some short remnants of the old city wall you can walk along if you get an entry ticket and a barbican out front you can visit as well. The best part is really just seeing the tower from the street.
Written 12 August 2021
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,358 contributions
Oct. 2020
Just imagine people in the early 1300s erecting a tower like this. Stone by stone, while in the upper parts bricks were used. Part of the wider defense system of the city it was an immense effort, but people were motivated, as an attack by the Tatars in 1241 led to destruction of most of the city. They must have thought: 'that never again'.
Early 1800s the walls and towers including St. Florians had lost their functionality. The tower, barbikan and adjoining sections of the wall survived the demolition effort, thanks to an initiative by a professor. Note the Gothic style, lean and high reaching into the heavens.
Early 1800s the walls and towers including St. Florians had lost their functionality. The tower, barbikan and adjoining sections of the wall survived the demolition effort, thanks to an initiative by a professor. Note the Gothic style, lean and high reaching into the heavens.
Written 10 February 2021
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Traveller8071
France2,269 contributions
Aug. 2020
A must to pass through! Beautiful gate which was protecting Krakow city originally. Just up front to remparts dedicated as well to city protection.
Written 29 August 2020
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland9,616 contributions
Jun. 2020 • Couples
The name comes from the nearby Church of St Florian and it was the main gate of the seven leading into the city situated in the line of defence walls. Moreover it was through this gate that kings would enter the city after victorious battles, it was also used for ceremonial reasons by diplomats, and famous personages visiting Kraków. Furthermore the route of royal coronation and funerary processions, led through the gate.
Written 10 June 2020
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Jpr
Sunderland, UK14 contributions
Mar. 2020 • Couples
Very nice landmark in the city of Kraków , not only the architecture is brilliantly crafted but walking through the arch you get a little surprise artwork but will not spoil the surprise
Written 7 March 2020
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Kirsty R
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Does the florianska gate lead out on to the planty circuit?
joemontana16
Mission Viejo, CA757 contributions
Yes. The park encircles the old town (tourist area) so you can reach Plenty Park from anywhere in the square. Florianska Gate is at the edge of the tourist area so if you go beyond it you will reach the park. Go online and see for yourself.
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