Piwnica Świdnicka w Krakowie, Medieval beer cellar in Krakow, Poland
The Świdnicka Cellar stands in the northeastern corner of the Krakow Town Hall basement, with windows facing the Main Market Square.
In 1456, King Kazimierz Jagiellonczyk withdrew the privilege of importing beer from councilors, but Jan I Olbracht restored the monopoly in 1501.
During the 15th century, the Świdnicka Cellar became a gathering place that attracted different social groups and was mentioned in Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's writings.
After renovation of the town hall cellars between 1961 and 1967, the space reopened as Ratuszowa Cafe, continuing the legacy of Świdnicka Cellar.
The establishment gained such notoriety that in 1717 it received the Latin name 'spelunca latronum', meaning den of thieves.
Location: Kraków
GPS coordinates: 50.06140,19.93640
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:20
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