The Juliusz Słowacki Theatre (formerly known as the Municipal Theatre) was built in the same way as some the most sacred of monuments were made. It was soon surrounded by its own legend. From its very beginning it had the status of a national theatre, and determined the directions for the development of the entire contemporary Polish drama. The edifice in the Holy Spirit Square [Plac Św. Ducha] has become one of the landmarks of the magical Krakow.