Collegium Novum, Centuries of Academic Excellence in Gothic Grace
Collegium Witkowski, Gołębia 24, Krakow, Poland
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Introduction
Jagiellonian University, Poland's oldest university, is housed in a late 19th-century neo-Gothic building that exudes a sense of solemnity and grandeur. The interior features intricate details, such as multi-layered arched doorways and ceilings adorned with geometric patterns, adding to the university's charm and aesthetic appeal.
The university, with its long history, has produced numerous distinguished graduates. Famous alumni include astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, Pope John Paul II, and renowned Polish poet Wisława Szymborska. The university library also houses the Nobel Prize medal awarded to Szymborska. Address Collegium Witkowski, Gołębia 24, Krakow, Poland
Transportation Take tram 15 or 18 or bus 124, 152, 352, 424, 608, 618 and get off at Uniwersytet Jagielloński stop.
Jagiellonian University is the oldest university in Poland
