Grodzka Street

Grodzka Street, in Krakow

Grodzka Street is one of the oldest and finest streets of Krakow, on the Royal Route leading to Wawel. The Krakow audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this historic artery, marked with churches and palaces.

The royal artery towards Wawel

Grodzka Street is one of the oldest and most prestigious arteries of Krakow. It constitutes the last part of the Royal Route, the path taken by the processions of the kings, which descends from the Market Square to the Wawel hill. This old street, with a majestic atmosphere, is lined with magnificent buildings: remarkable churches, like the Church of St Peter and St Paul and the Church of St Andrew, palaces, historic residences and fine façades of different eras. Lively with shops, cafés and restaurants, it links the commercial heart of the town to its royal heart. To walk along Grodzka Street is to follow the steps of the kings of Poland and to discover the rich architectural heritage of Krakow.

What to see

Here you wander along the last part of the Royal Route that descends towards Wawel, lined with remarkable churches like St Peter and St Paul and St Andrew, palaces, historic residences and fine façades, lively with shops and cafés. Grodzka Street follows the steps of the kings of Poland. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Grodzka Street links the Market Square to the Wawel hill, in the old town of Krakow, reachable on foot. It is a public street freely accessible; the churches, shops and cafés have their own hours. It is particularly lively during the day.

What is Grodzka Street in Krakow?

The last part of the Royal Route, the path of the kings, which descends from the Market Square to the Wawel hill, lined with remarkable churches, palaces and historic residences.

Where is Grodzka Street?

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