Palace of the Archbishops of Gniezno in Kraków

The Palace of the Archbishops of Gniezno, also called the Primate's Palace, stands at ulica Grodzka 65, on the corner with ulica Podzamcze. For almost four centuries, in 1531-1805, it was the seat of the Archbishops of Gniezno, who bore the title of Primate of Poland.

History and architecture

The brick townhouse was built in the second half of the 14th century and thoroughly rebuilt in the mid-16th century. It is a two-storey, three-wing Renaissance palace of brick, entered in the heritage register in 1967. In 1943 it was joined to the neighbouring townhouse at number 63.

Today

The building houses the Kraków-Stare Miasto Tax Office, so it is above all a building to be viewed from the outside, during a walk along the Royal Road. There is no information about the interiors being open to visitors. The palace lies right next to the Wawel Royal Castle.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Grodzka 65, Kraków (Old Town).
• Next to it stands the Church of Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles, about 200 metres from here.