The Bishop Erazm Ciolek Palace - National Museum in Krakow
The Bishop Erazm Ciolek Palace - National Museum in Krakow
The Bishop Erazm Ciolek Palace - National Museum in Krakow
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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genibre69
London, UK5,421 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
If you love medieval art as much as I do, this is definitely worth your time. Some very beautiful pieces and photography is allowed. Translations in English throughout but unfortunately not broader explanations to give the art some context. An exhibition in the basement unfortunately had no English explanations so had no idea what I was looking at. I was one of the handful of people in the museum that Sunday. A slightly annoying thing as someone else mentioned are staff following you around from room to room but that’s also something I’m used to in museums in formerly communist countries.
Written October 17, 2020
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catsforkids
Sandia Park, NM1,235 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
When I visited this excellent museum I was the only patron in the entire museum. A nice break from the crowds with a peaceful mood to study the 12-18th Century Art of Old Poland and the Orthodox Art of the Old Polish Republic. It is amazing to stand among these pieces of religious art from so very long ago. Very well preserved and displayed with plaques in Polish and English.
The Palace is easy to miss…look for the MMK logo on the wall. The staff was helpful. There is a free bag check, a clean free WC and an elevator. The museum is also included in the Museum Pass for 35 zl for all the MMK museums. What a deal!
For anyone interested in Medieval and religious art, you cannot miss this incredible place!
The Palace is easy to miss…look for the MMK logo on the wall. The staff was helpful. There is a free bag check, a clean free WC and an elevator. The museum is also included in the Museum Pass for 35 zl for all the MMK museums. What a deal!
For anyone interested in Medieval and religious art, you cannot miss this incredible place!
Written September 13, 2016
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Lucyaspinall
Petersfield, UK167 contributions
Feb 2018
Amazing art and sculpture even if you are, like me, not religious. I was lucky enough (in February) to have the place to myself and saw some of the most lovely 'stuff'. Give that most of this art was produced hundreds of years ago and with a very different mind set, it was astounding to a 21st century atheist. Given a chance, I would go back there like a shot. My husband said he wasn't bothered about seeng it, but when I showed him pictures of what had seen, and yes you can take them, he was disappointed that he hadn't gone. Go to this place if nowhere else in Krakow.
Written March 12, 2018
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Herman M
Buffalo, NY156 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
The Bishop Erzm Ciolek Palace is really two wonderful museums. One is devoted to early Polish devotional art, which is primarily Gothic painting and sculpture. The other wing is filled with Eastern Orthodox art from the 16th and 17th Centuries. (This artwork is from Ruthenia. I had never heard of Ruthenia, but it turns out to have been Eastern Poland at the time. Now it is part of Ukraine.)
The collection of Gothic art is immense. The only comparable collection I've seen is St. Agnes Convent in Prague. The icons from Ruthenia are wonderful, and would be worth a special trip in their own right.
This museum is a must-see for lovers of early art.
This museum is one of the great hidden treasures of Krakow for art lovers. Don't miss it!
Visited April 2015
The collection of Gothic art is immense. The only comparable collection I've seen is St. Agnes Convent in Prague. The icons from Ruthenia are wonderful, and would be worth a special trip in their own right.
This museum is a must-see for lovers of early art.
This museum is one of the great hidden treasures of Krakow for art lovers. Don't miss it!
Visited April 2015
Written May 18, 2015
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Russell G
London, UK122 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Spent an hour or so looking around here, a great place to visit if medieval art is your thing, we almost had the whole place to ourselves which was nice but a shame more people don't check it out.
Written December 5, 2023
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Amanda W
Oxford, England1,150 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Absolutely wonderful museum. Difficult to find – no notice outside and I just took the chance of pushing a door open after looking at a picture of the building online. The best religious painting museum I have been to. Bonus is you can take photos (without flash). At times you are followed around by the guards but don’t let this put you off. I practically had the place to myself. There was so much to look at I concentrated on nativity scenes as it was just before Christmas. Would go back here if in Krakow again. On the ceilings are wooden ceilings taken from churches. Wasn’t very keen on the orthodox section. Cloakroom.
Written December 24, 2018
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temeraire2016
Erfurt, Germany13 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
There were two exhibitions when we were there, the early polish art consisted almost only of religious altars or paintings. The orthodox art museum was of course only religious art, and differed in detail. Some pieces were quite beautiful, but the few descriptions were only in Polish.
Written March 30, 2016
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,425 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
One of the most beautiful streets in Krakow is Kanonicza ,one of the most striking buildings along this pretty street is Bishop Erazm Ciolek Palace home to the Krakow National Museum.
It's a stunning looking building ,an early 14th century building,it's considered behind Wawel Castle the most beautiful building in Krakow ,the facade is amazing ,so photogenic ,interior is superb ,never visited the museum on this trip to Krakow but I have on previous holidays to this beautiful city ,it's a great building to check out if you're in the area and easy to locate along Ulica Kanonicza .
It's a stunning looking building ,an early 14th century building,it's considered behind Wawel Castle the most beautiful building in Krakow ,the facade is amazing ,so photogenic ,interior is superb ,never visited the museum on this trip to Krakow but I have on previous holidays to this beautiful city ,it's a great building to check out if you're in the area and easy to locate along Ulica Kanonicza .
Written August 18, 2022
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Olaph528
Dundee, UK14 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
The artwork is very beautiful. The staff member at reception was very nice but the staff throughout the building were somewhat rude and lacked knowledge on the pieces.
Written January 10, 2019
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Chris S
Englefield Green, UK340 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
Not only is the art on the ground floor and first floor excellent, but it s beautifully presented, with lighting and explanations that enhance the visit. It is the sort of place where each room full of paintings, sculptures or other art forms, jus daws you in. A good value visit!
Written September 29, 2018
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