Mury Obronne
Preserved fragment of Kraków’s medieval city walls in the Planty park, a branch of the Kraków Museum on the “Kraków Średniowieczny” (Medieval Kraków) route.
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About the museum
The Mury Obronne (City Walls) are a preserved fragment of Kraków’s medieval fortifications, most of which were dismantled at the beginning of the 19th century. The section on ul. Pijarska, located in the Planty park near the Barbakan and the Florian Gate, extends over several levels and is open to visitors as a branch of the Kraków Museum.
The route leads through the historic interiors of the walls, connected by wooden stairs, and shows the history of the city’s defence. The visit can be combined with the nearby Barbakan. The two sites form a joint guided offer, and together with the Rynek Podziemny and the Wieża Ratuszowa they are part of the “Kraków Średniowieczny” route. The branch is open seasonally, from 8 April to 30 October.
Highlights
- Fragment of Kraków’s medieval city walls
- Route on several levels connected by wooden stairs
- Joint visit with the Barbakan
- “Kraków Średniowieczny” route
Permanent exhibition
- Barbakan i Mury Obronne – Tour of a section of the city walls on several levels, together with the Barbakan.
- Operated by
- Muzeum Krakowa (miejska instytucja kultury)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 22 zł |
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| Reduced | 16 złpupils of primary, secondary and art schools, students and doctoral students, people over 65, pensioners, disability pensioners and people with disabilities (with carers), teachers, war veterans and other groups listed in the museum’s regulations |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children up to age 7 enter free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | 16 zł per personGroup ticket per person; school groups PLN 11 per person. |
| Families | 44 złFamily ticket: two adults and up to two children under 16, or one adult with up to three children under 16. |
| “Kraków Średniowieczny” ticket (Underground Market Square, Town Hall Tower, Barbakan, City Walls) – standard | 64 złConcession PLN 56, family PLN 128. |
| Guided tour (Barbakan and City Walls, price per group) | 280 zł |
Holders of the Karta Dużej Rodziny and the Krakowska Karta Rodzinna (Kraków Family Card) pay half the normal price. Discounts also apply to holders of the Karta Krakowska and the Karta Kraków dla Rodziny “N”.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: not available
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Steep stairs and a high threshold lead to the ticket office at the entrance. The route runs through the walls on several levels connected by wooden stairs, and there is no lift. There is no toilet for visitors, including those with disabilities. The nearest paid parking space is at pl. Świętego Ducha. A guided tour with a Polish Sign Language interpreter can be ordered in advance; assistance dogs are welcome.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Basztowa
Public transport stops: Basztowa and Teatr im. Juliusza Słowackiego.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
There is no car park at the site. The nearest paid spaces are at pl. Świętego Ducha.
- Accessible parking: not available
The site lies in the Planty park, near the Barbakan.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Wi-Fi: not available
According to the accessibility statement, the museum branch has no Wi-Fi.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The guided tour covers the Barbakan and the City Walls. Educational sessions are booked at rynek@muzeumkrakowa.pl. |
