In ancient times, diplomats and distinguished guests visiting Krakow entered the city through it after victorious battles. Today, Florian’s Gate is one of the symbols of the city that welcomes tourists arriving in Krakow.
Since the Middle Ages, it was the main gateway to the city. The furriers’ guild will screw up her care. Its name comes from the church of St. Florian in Kleparz, but it was also called Porta Gloria, i.e. the Gate of Glory, because it was here that the main royal route to Wawel was launched (Through the Regia – the Royal Road). It is mentioned in city documents as early as 1307, and its oldest part dates back to the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. After the Barbican was built (late 15th century), it was connected with it by fortified corridors, the so-called neck. After destruction as a result of the invasion in the 17th century, a new baroque helmet was received, preserved to this day.
The 34.5 m high Florian Gate is currently a beautiful accent on the perspectives of Floriańska Street and Droga Królewska. It’s hard to imagine that in the years 1901-1953 a narrow-gauge tram passed under it and had to check the pantograph again…
Worth seeing:
Piast eagle designed by Jan Matejko (from the Planty side)
rococo bas-relief of Saint Floriana (from ul. Floriańska)
classic altar (early 19th century) from the late baroque, a copy of the miraculous painting of Our Lady of Sand
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