On Jagiellonska Street is one of the oldest university buildings in the world. One of the oldest university buildings in the world, which has not changed its purpose since the Middle Ages. It is the Collegium Maius, erected by 1400, which served as the main seat of the university for centuries. The Collegium Maius, erected in 1400 and for centuries the main residence of the university, is now a museum of its history, whose state rooms are used on special occasions. are used on special occasions.
The University of Krakow was founded in 1364 by order of Casimir the Great. This building came into being after Władysław Jagiello bought several houses and combined them into a university residence. and combined them into a university residence. After the reconstruction, the building acquired its characteristic appearance: the red Gothic brick walls are supported by massive gables; steeply pitched roofs, cut through by chimneys with chimney tops are covered with high crenellated gables. From the beautiful courtyard, surrounded by an arcaded gallery, one may pass into the ceremonial and museum halls, which are marvellous in their decoration and architecture.
