Collegium Maius
Monument · Old Town, Krakow

Collegium Maius

Photo: Zygmunt Put · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Collegium Maius is the historic main building of Jagiellonian University. It includes a museum, courtyard and preserved lecture rooms. The site shows university life from the 14th century onward.

On day 7 of Krakow: One Week

Good to know

Tickets
Admission prices unknown; check at the entrance.
Time needed
One hour.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Short walk from Krakow main square.

Itineraries with Collegium Maius

Day 7 of Krakow: One Week

The university quarter

How Collegium Maius fits into a day.
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  2. 12:30Collegium MaiusOld Town
  3. 16:00Kościuszko MoundZwierzyniec
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Collegium Maius questions

What is Collegium Maius?

It is the oldest surviving building of Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

Can visitors enter Collegium Maius?

Yes. The building operates as a museum with guided access to key rooms.

When was Collegium Maius built?

Construction began in the 14th century with major expansions in the 15th.

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