Floriańska Street

Floriańska Street, in Krakow

Floriańska Street is one of the liveliest of Krakow, on the prestigious Royal Route. The Krakow audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this historic artery, lined with old residences, which links the Florian Gate to the Market Square.

The lively artery of the Royal Route

Floriańska Street is one of the most emblematic and lively arteries of the old town of Krakow. It is part of the famous Royal Route, the path that the kings and the official processions formerly took, from the Florian Gate to the Market Square, then towards Wawel Castle. Lined with fine old residences with colourful façades, shops, cafés and restaurants, it is almost always full of life and passers-by. There you find historic buildings, including the Jan Matejko House, where the great painter lived, and the famous Jama Michalika café, an artistic high place. Linking two major monuments, Floriańska Street is one of the must-see walks of Krakow.

What to see

Here you wander along the artery of the Royal Route, lined with fine old residences with colourful façades, shops and cafés, including the house of the painter Jan Matejko and the Jama Michalika café, linking the Florian Gate to the Market Square. Floriańska Street is a must-see walk of Krakow. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Floriańska Street links the Florian Gate to the Market Square, in the old town of Krakow, reachable on foot. It is a public street freely accessible; the shops, cafés and museums have their own hours. It is particularly lively during the day and in the evening.

What is Floriańska Street in Krakow?

A lively artery of the Royal Route, the path of the kings, which links the Florian Gate to the Market Square, lined with fine old residences, shops and cafés, including the house of the painter Jan Matejko.

Where is Floriańska Street?

In the old town of Krakow, between the Florian Gate and the Market Square, in Poland.