Szczepanski Square (Plac Szczepanski) description and photos - Poland: Krakow (Topic)

Szczepanski Square (Plac Szczepanski) description and photos - Poland: Krakow. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Plac Szczepanski.

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Szczepanski Square is a city square located in the center of Krakow.

The square was created in the early 19th century after the demolition of the medieval church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, built by Pastor Stephen in 1425 year. Until 1773, the church housed a parish of Jesuits, and after the order was banned, the church was transferred to the National Education Commission. After the occupation of Krakow by the Austrians, it was decided to demolish the church to build military barracks (which were never built). The church was destroyed in 1801, and the rest of the buildings located on the square were demolished in 1809.

The square was originally named National Guard Square in honor of the first review of the military battalion, which took place on August 3, 1811. In memory of the event, a black marble plaque is placed on the facade of the Zolyaski house, on which the old name of the square is engraved. This name, however, did not take root among the townspeople, so the square was named after the demolished church.

Since the 19th century, a market functioned here, which lasted until the middle of the 20th century.

The square is located interesting historical buildings: the building of the old theater in the Art Nouveau style, designed by Francis Makzunski, the building that houses the gallery of modern art, as well as the Palace of Arts, built in 1901.

In 2010, the square was redecorated Schepansky.

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