Collegium Novum, May 1940. The place where a special stash/cache was prepared for the treasures of the Jagiellonian University. Photo: Pindelski Bronisław, Pauart.pl, Public domain
Casimir the Great’s act of foundation from May 12, 1364. Photograph taken for the publication by Stanisław Krzyżanowski, “Poselstwo Kazimierza Wielkiego do Awinionu i pierwsze uniwersyteckie przywileje w 1900 r.” Photo: National Library of Poland (polona.pl), Public Domain
Władysław Jagiełło’s foundation document from July 26, 1400. Photograph taken for the publication by Stanisław Krzyżanowski, “Poselstwo Kazimierza Wielkiego do Awinionu i pierwsze uniwersyteckie przywileje w 1900 r.” Photo: National Library (polona.pl), Public Domain
Kraków 1969. In the courtyard of the Collegium Maius of the Jagiellonian University. Photo: PAP / Jan Kosidowski
Kraków, July 1989. The historic building of Collegium Maius – the seat of the Jagiellonian University Museum, which houses the former university collections (works of art and memorabilia) and a rich collection of scientific instruments. In the photo Libraria Collegium Maius, the former university library, built in the years 1515-1519, in the late Gothic style, with a net vault. Photo: PAP / Jan Morek
The Jagiellonian University was founded twice – by the last king from the Piast dynasty and the first Jagiellon