At the Jagiellonian Street is one of the oldest university buildings in the world, has not changed its mission to the Middle Ages. It - Collegium Maius, built in 1400 and for centuries served as the main residence of the university, and now it has become a museum of history, ceremonial halls which are used on special occasions.

Krakow University was founded in 1364 by decree of King Casimir the Great. This building came after Wladyslaw Jagiello buying several homes and join them in a university residence. After restructuring the building acquired its characteristic appearance: the wall of red brick Gothic Skarpy massive props; the steep slope of the roof, cut through the chimney-tops with chimney cap, closed by high crenellated gables. From the beautiful courtyard surrounded by an arcade gallery, you can go to the parade and museum halls, admiring its architecture and decoration.