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Krakow is the pearl of Polish cities, beautifully situated on both sides of the Vistula River, in the south of Poland. From the 9 th to the 17th century, it was Poland's capital and the seat of the Monarchy. It is a magical city, full of countless museums, theaters, and charming cafes. History is intertwined with modernity; virtually every piece of stone has its own history. The history is embodied in the numerous buildings representing every style of architecture. There are also approximately 2.5 million pieces of art collected in the museums, churches, and archives. Thanks to these unique pieces of cultural heritage, Krakow was honored as one of the sites on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

  • Krakow the pearl oh Polish cities

    Krakow - city of ancient walls, countless museums, theaters, cinemas, restaurants and pubs that pulsate with life all day and throughout the night.

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  • Legends of Krakow

    Krakow - city of ancient walls, countless museums, theaters, cinemas, restaurants and pubs that pulsate with life all day and throughout the night.

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  • Jewish Kazimierz

    Kazimierz - the former Jewish quarter is an interesting part of the city. The Stara Synagoga (Old Synagogue) is located on Szeroka Street, now home to the Museum of History and Culture of Krakow (Muzeum Kultury Zydowskiej). The Remuh Synagagoue and the beautiful 15th century cemetery are also worth visiting as well as Izaaka's Synagogue and Tempel Synagogue. Kazimierz is full of cobblestone streets lined with charming cafes and pubs.

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  • Walk through the Planty Garden the green lungs of Krakow

    Krakow is also a city full of greenery. The largest of its parks is the Planty - a unique green belt, surrounding Krakow's historic city center. It has taken the place of the former city walls.

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  • Jagiellonian University

    Krakow is the seat of Poland's oldest university, the Jagiellonian University, founded in the 14th century. In 1364, after endeavoring for years, King Casimir the Great received permission from the Pope to establish a university in Krakow, the capital of the Kingdom of Poland. It was the second university to be founded in Central Europe, after Prague in 1348.

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  • John Paul II

    Krakow boasts a number of areas connected with John Paul II, who arrived in this city in 1938 and lived here most of his life until he was elected Pope in 1978.

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  • The Ghetto

    The ghetto was not set up in the historical Jewish quarter of Kazimierz but on Podgorze. All Jews who lived in Krakow were forced to move into the ghetto by March 20, 1941. Some decided to leave the city, others moved to Podgorze as ordered. Many Polish families were forced to change their apartments and take over empty Jewish houses in Kazimierz. During this tumultous time, people everywhere were on the move, carrying their property, looking for a new home.

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  • Nowa Huta the industrial district of Krakow

    Nowa Huta is now a part of Krakow but it was initially intended to be a separate town - an town built according to socialist ideals. It was supposed to be juxtaposed to the nearby Krakow.

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