It's the oldest and most prestigious university in Poland. King Casimir the Great established it in…read more1364. The most notable graduates are Pope John Paul II and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. There's a memorial statue of him in Planty Park that's in front of the Collegium Novum part of UJ. It was once located inside the courtyard of the Collegium Maius. The walking tour brought us to the old courtyard of Maius. It's the oldest building of the university. This is also where you can find the university museum & shop. There is a little coffee shop called U Pęcherza in the basement of this building. If anything, it's a very unique atmosphere. You're literally surrounded by brick and mortar in a cellar. I think it's more of a study place for students and professors. The architecture here is late Gothic. The Renaissance and Baroque elements were added later during restoration. The musical clock has also been changed multiple times over the years. I didn't get to see the performance this time around. It only plays 5 times a day with wooden Polish historical figures rotating through the open doors (like a cuckoo clock). You might want to check out the times on their website before planning your visit. It's another great historical landmark in Old Town. Don't forget to visit the Professors' Garden that is in another courtyard nearby. It's all very relevant to the history of this beautiful city. There's so much to see.