Montelupi Palace, Renaissance palace in Old Town, Kraków, Poland.
Montelupi Palace is a Renaissance building in Krakow's Old Town located at Szlak Street 71. The three-story structure features Italian architectural design with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and decorative details throughout its exterior.
The palace was built starting in 1613 for the Montelupi family, Italian merchants who moved to Poland. These merchants played a role in establishing the country's first postal service under King Sigismund III.
The Montelupi family established this as a house of prominence and social standing in the city. Today visitors can still see the ornamental details and symmetrical design that reflect how important this residence was to Krakow's society.
The building currently requires extensive restoration work and is not readily accessible to visitors inside. You can appreciate the architecture and its role in the Old Town by viewing it from outside and exploring the surrounding area.
From 1950 to 1998, the building housed Polish Radio offices and became a media hub. This long period of use as a broadcasting center left a different mark on the palace than its original role as a noble home.
Location: Kraków
GPS coordinates: 50.07028,19.94222
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05
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