Wianki - Krakow’s Midsummer Festival will he held, as always, on 21 June. As early as 12 o’clock you can attend the competition for the most beautiful maidenhead. Prepare one for yourself - rural believes say that if it’s fished out by Mr. Right you can already start stretching your ears to hear the wedding […]
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Any interest in hebrew calligraphy - come to Krakow. To learn a lot about the hebrew lettering art you just have to attend a seminar/workashop by Ewa Gordon. The events accompany 18th Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow. - more info in Jewish Festival’s program. One hint - sign up in advance - as the Jewish […]
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Pierogi - dumplings - is a simple dish with big tradition of making and eating them in Poland. When you put together couple of rather simple things, such as flour, an egg, and white cheese, make a dough, fill it and boil you just have made pierogi. When you put couple of them on a […]
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Here is a good news fot jazz fans. Piwnica pod Baranami - famous polish cabaret is a home for 13th Summer Jazz Festival in Krakow. It will set off with “New Orleans Sunday ” on 6th July 2008, and finish August 3rd 2008 with Max Klezmer Band. Enjoy and stay jazzy! More info available […]
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Big event for the fans of Celine Dion - a concert for estimated 60,000 people will be held in Blonia, 15 minutes walk from the Main Square of Krakow. Known for her beautiful voice the artist will perform on a 2 hour concert promoting her latest album entitled ‘Taking Chances’. Apart from newest songs Celine […]
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As always the month June brings the famous Jewish Culture Festival to Krakow, one of the biggest and the most acclaimed Krakow’s events - with the number 18 in 2008. Here we publish a preliminary program of that event. Do not miss it if you are in Krakow in June.
Friday, June 27, 2008
08:44 PM Kabbalat […]
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Recent comment on cheap flights to Poland (and everywhere else really) - it you decide to use them be aware that not every company provide the same level of service. Cheap fligts only pay off if you plan your journey in advance. Otherwise it may be actually cheaper, faster and more comfortable to travel with […]
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Please take our best Christmas and New Year wishes. From all of us, people working to provide the best and most reliable information on tourism in Krakow to everyone in the whole world. All the joy and happiness and see you in Krakow
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The growing number of golf buggies on city centre streets is becoming a potentially dangerous hassle to residents and visitors alike. Reports of recklessly driven buggies are becoming more and more frequent as tour organisers adopt the vehicles.
One of them, carrying a few drunk Brits, narrowly missed running over a woman before it crashed by […]
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The city council’s latest solution to the ongoing violence between Cracovia and Wisła football hooligans is to send them to adventure camps together, in the hope that being forced to work together will lead to less problems in future.
“Fair Kibic” is the working name for the program and during their stay hooligans will engage in […]
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Travellers using Krakow’s airport can expect a more stressful experience than usual for the foreseeable future thanks to industrial action from customs officers, who will be working to rule until their demands for higher salaries and better pensions are met.
The officers are demanding a 1500PLN increase in wages per month, higher pensions, in addition to […]
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A gang of three teenage girls has been arrested after terrorising an estate in Nowa Huta. The girls, who were living rough after escaping from a young offenders home, attacked other girls in the area by intimidating them into handing over their possessions. If their victims did not comply in the face of threats then the gang would attack them physically, in one case using a set of keys […]
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A bit of a commotion will be happening in Poland on 21st October 2007. New parliament elections were scheduled on that date as a result of the Polish Parliament collapse. In every city, also in Krakow itself you will be able to spot people voting and exercising their civil rights. That should not affect your […]
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The big cat population is living more comfortably at Krakow zoo following the opening of a new purpose built house last week.
The facility, which is spread over 1500 square meters and contains a pond, sand floor, and trees and rocks for climbing, cost 3 million PLN and opened last Wednesday after several months of construction. […]
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The 6th annual European Car Free Day will be marked in Krakow this week in conjunction with the European Week of Balanced Transport, culminating in a day’s free public transport for motorists on the 22nd.
Many events and activities are being organised to celebrate the occasion, including games, competitions, lectures, discussions and meetings, all aimed at […]
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Up to 70% of scheduled events planned for the Rynek are likely to be cancelled as the city launches a crackdown on ‘low standard’ events such as folk fairs, concerts, and marches. Only a select few prestigious events will be given space on the Rynek, and the rest will be allocated space either on the […]
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Ugly advertisements signs marring the facade of otherwise beautiful old buildings are one of the downsides of Krakow city centre. Although most of them are hanging illegally, the law does not allow third parties to remove the advertisements without putting themselves at risk of a lawsuit for property damage.
The situation has remained this way for […]
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A campaign has been launched that intends to reduce the number of street children begging in the city centre.
Current estimates put the number of children begging in and around the Rynek at over 100, with the amount rising and falling in accordance with the tourist season. Research carried out by the Jagiellonian University Institute […]
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Unesco has bowed to pressure from the Polish Government and officially labelled the nearby Auschwitz WWII concentration camp as German. The new full title of the camp is “Auschwitz-Birkenau German Nazi concentration and extermination camp 1940-1945″.
A spokesman for Unesco, the United Nation’s culture organisation, said that the decision to add the “German” qualifier to the […]
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A special Krakow Police department that deals with unsolved crimes has succeeded in catching a murderer who killed a man 15 years ago. Evidence obtained by the department, known as “the X-Files department” led to the prosecution of Józef L for the murder of his brother in law, Jacek C.
Jacek C disappeared 15 years ago […]
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Local Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica has modern technology to thank after surviving a spectacular airborne crash at the Canadian Grand Prix over the weekend. The 22 year old Cracovian lost control of his BMW Sauber as he tried to overtake another driver going into a turn, resulting in the nose of his car lifting […]
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The history of Zakopane goes back some 400 years. However, the beginnings of this place are not exactely known. It appears to have come into being when the seasonal shepherds settlements became transformed into permanent abodes. It is understood that the Settlement prerogative ( missing ) was issued by King Stefan Batory in 1578. And […]
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This Saturday brings to town The 7th International Dragon Parade, and the two day festival is set to be bigger and more spectacular than ever. Highlights include processions, parties, and picnics, all with a medieval theme.
The dragons that make up the parade are made by children and teenagers from community centres, schools and kindergartens from […]
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June 2007 in Krakow
17th Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow June 23rd - July 1st 2007
It’s 17th time a Jewish Cultural Festival is being held in Krakow. Every year it’s a big event. Audience from all over the world is gathering to commemorate Jewish Culture as it once was in Poland. With music and accompanying […]
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The fifth annual festival of recycling starts tomorrow on the Błonie, with the highlight being a recreation of the Florianska gate built out of 80 thousand glass bottles.
The festival is intended to encourage more Krakow citizens to recycle their rubbish and will last until Sunday night, with each evening featuring bands and spectacular pyrotechnics. . […]
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The anti-communist purge being orchestrated by the government is, according to famed historian and honorary University of Krakow chair Norman Davies, a “scandalous measure… that puts democracry in danger”.
Professor Davies is one of roughly 700,000 people who have been sent a survey demanding details of any co-operation they had with the communist regime, which fell […]
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A new research programme aimed at learning more about the burgeoning fox population in Krakow has begun. The programme will last for three years and involves some of the top local scientific institutions, such as the Jagiellonian University and the Białowieża Mammal Research Institute
Ten foxes have been captured since the program began last Autumn, mostly […]
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The history of Zakopane goes back some 400 years. However, the beginnings of this place are not exactely known. It appears to have come into being when the seasonal shepherds settlements became transformed into permanent abodes. It is understood that the Settlement prerogative ( missing ) was issued by King Stefan Batory in 1578. And […]
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Zakopane would certainly not be what it is if it was not so close to the Tatra which many consider the most beautiful mountains in the world. The Tatra Mountains are located in the middle of the massive arch of the Carpatians, the mountains which spread over a distance of more than a thousand kilometres […]
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Going to trips to the Tatra Mountains in the Winter you need to know of the dangers which are much more imminent than in the summer. The gravest threats are avalanches, sudden and violent weather changes, low temperatures, frequent routes freezing and bad visibility. In a foggy weather or in heavy snow one can easily […]
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The Foehn is very strong and impetuous but, also dry and warn wind. It usually causes the quick metling of the snow and the rapid thaws. In the Spring it quickens plant vegetation. However, it acts in a very unfavorable way on the human organism. In some people it causes sleepiness and the prolongation of […]
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Kolorowa lies in no man’s land between the comparatively upmarket heavyweights of Bohema and Kawaleria, and benefits from their popularity by existing as a cheaper and less formal option to them. By aiming low Kolorowa hopes to scrape by with the bare minimum but sadly fails […]
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We warmly welcome in one of the most famous Polish tourist centers in picturesque town Zakopane and beautiful Tatra Mountains. We hope you will spend really nice and unforgettable time here. This guide includes practical information which can make your stay here easier and let you take part in many tourist attractions we offer. We […]
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Leaving Krakow out of the equation would have been ludicrous.
Full text of this article: krakowreflektor.com/2007/05/03/krakow-confirmed-as-2012-host-city
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News Front Page - Information from Zakopane and the regions.
Full text of this article: www.ezakopane.pl/poland/news/
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THE TYTUS CHAŁUBINSKI TATRA MOUNTAINS MUSEUM, WŁADYSŁAW HASIOR GALLERY, WŁODZIMIERZ JERZY KULCZYCKI ART GALLERY, BRONISŁAW CZECH MEMORY CHAMBER, THE TATRA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM.
Full text of this article: www.ezakopane.pl/poland/museums_galleries.html
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Zakopane is devides into several parishes. There are over 30 churches, chapels and monasteries. On your hiking trip, you may find many little traditional rural shrines. Most of these objects have very inspiring old or modern designs. Their interior has often beendecorated by folk artisans or outstanding artists.
Full text of this article: www.ezakopane.pl/poland/churches.html
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Several people were arrested at The March of Tolerance in Krakow on Saturday, where 2000 people marched to demand an unprejudiced attitude towards homosexuals in Poland. Trouble flared when a counter demonstration - the March for Tradition - led by nationalists attempted to block the route of the tolerance marchers.
The participants of the March of […]
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Hiking trips in the upper parts of the Tatra Mountains require strong colthing. At the same time, you clothing must fit you well and protect you from wind and cold. The good shoes will have ancles and a wibram-type soil. Fashionable running or tennis shoes are very comfortable. However, they are not safe in high […]
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Many guests to Zakopane limit their visit to walking on the town main streets. We are not going to discourage you from everyday visits to Krupowki Street or to the areas of Gubalowka and Krokiew. However we wish to recommend you to take an opportunity to get to know other truly interesting places and people.
Full […]
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DOCTOR, CONSULTING ROOMS
Full text of this article: www.ezakopane.pl/poland/health.html
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Climbing and skiing in the Tatra Mountains may be dangerous, especially for those who lacking experience in climbing expose themselves and others to accidents. Passion for climbing a mountain peak urges some people to court danger.
Full text of this article: www.ezakopane.pl/poland/avalanches.html
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Because of the beauty of their landscape and well preserved wildlife, the Tatra Mountains have been very attractive to tourists. Therefore, to protect their natural qualities the Tatra Mountains National Park was established in 1954.
Full text of this article: www.ezakopane.pl/poland/mountains_wildlife.html