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Cloister
The Gothic cloister, VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
whose columns have
a cut crystal-like deco- Practical Information
ration, is reminiscent ul. Jagiellońska 15. Map 1 B/C4,
of those in medieval 5 C2. Tel 12 663 15 21. Open (for
Italian universities. guided tours only) Apr–Oct:
10am–5:30pm Mon–Fri, 10am–
1:30pm Sat; Nov–Mar: 10am–
2:30pm Mon–Fri, 10am–1:30pm
Sat. & 8 every 20 min (book in
advance). ∑ maius.uj.edu.pl
Transport
@ 504. v 2, 8, 13, 18, 20.

Green Hall
A collection of national memorabilia,
including the piano that Frédéric Chopin
played, can be visited by prior arrangement.

. Great Hall
The Great Hall features stalls used
by the senate during the ceremonies
at which honorary degrees
are conferred.
Chapel
The former apartment KEY
of John of Kęty, the
professor of theology who 1 Porta Aurea (Golden Gate)
became the patron saint of
the Jagiellonian University, 2 A lavishly inlaid door was
has been converted into originally in the Senior Room of
a chapel, which is on the the old Town Hall.
ground floor. 3 Rector’s Stairs