Remarkable Floriańska street

One of the most famous and well-known streets in Kraków. Walking down the street among renaissance tenements, but also modern spots of our today’s world might be a unique experience. This particular gate is one of the seven gates leading to town. In the past also known as The Gate of Grace, because right there was the beginning of the road to the Wawel Castle. The gate served many functions over the years, for example, in the XVI century next to it was built the town’s arsenal, some time later we could have seen stables that were built inside the gate.

Floriańska street is named after one of polish saints - St. Florian who was a patron of firefighters, steelworkers and braziers - one of the most important patrons in Poland. His portrait is also located on the gate's wall. The street also is a part of the so-called Royal Road that was once a trail that noblemen, kings and queens used. No wonder - because of its architecture it is a beautiful sight that you want to see every chance you get.

At the beginning of the street is the famous Floriańska Gate with a small chapel underneath that is quite popular among tourists. going down the street you can already see Mariacki Church (and sometimes hear St. Mary’s Trumpet Call). The end of the street is connected to Kraków’s Old Town which is probably one of the most, if not the most, important things in Kraków.

If you happen to be in Kraków, then for sure you need to take a stroll down Floriańska Street.

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