Florian Gate, A Timeless Gateway to Historic Wonders
St Florian's Gate, Gołębia 24, Kraków
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Introduction
Florian Gate is a famous Gothic tower in Poland and an important building in Kraków's Old Town. It was built in the 14th century as part of the city's defensive system in response to the Mongol invasion in 1241. Named after St. Florian, it served as a main gateway in and out of the old city. It is connected to the circular Barbican fortification by a bridge and moat. The tower stands at a height of 33.5 meters with a Baroque-style spire on top, resembling a crown for the gate. In 1660, it underwent renovations and an additional one meter was added to its original height. The southern facade of the gate is adorned with shallow reliefs of St. Florian from the 18th century, while the northern side features a stone eagle sculpted by Zygmunt Langman in 1882, based on a design by the painter Jan Matejko. Inside the gate, there is a rear Baroque-style altar. Address St Florian's Gate, Gołębia 24, Kraków
Opening hours The city gate is open all day, and the Barbican on the city gate is open from April to October from 10:30 to 16:00.
