August 17th, 2009 · · 0 Comments
The famous pharmacy ‘Under the Eagle’, is located at a very particular spot - right next to where former Krakow's ghetto wall used to be. It's now a branch of the Historical Museum of Krakow. Pharmacy was one of not many non-Jewish institutions located in a Jewish ghetto. Due to that it was truly unique and was able to serve and protect people's lives. Was founded and run by a Polish pharmacist Tadeusz Pankiewicz.
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March 31st, 2009 · · 0 Comments
The Wawel Cathedral is one of the most important and most recognizable of Poland's national sanctuary's. It's located on Wawel Hill, within one complex of buildings with Wawel Castle.
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March 31st, 2009 · · 0 Comments
The City Zoo in Krakow one of the oldest in Poland. If you're on holidays with kids that may be fun.
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March 7th, 2009 · · 1 Comment
The Barbican of Krakow - one of the most distinctive buildings of Krakow and it's landmark
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February 1st, 2009 · · 2 Comments
One of the oldest churches in Krakow. These days known as a place where Krakow's students meet for 7 o'clock masses.
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July 29th, 2008 · · 5 Comments
Sukiennice (Cloth Hall, Drapers' Hall) is one of the Krakow's most recognizable icons. Once centre of international trade, nowadays a surrounded with caffes and galleries tourists attraction and a centre of souvenir shopping.
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February 2nd, 2008 · · 1 Comment
Jagiellonian University is Poland's oldest (640 years of constant activity) and most noble. The University buildings are very interesting - especially Collegium Novum and Collegium Maius with The Jagiellonian University Museum.
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January 31st, 2008 · · 2 Comments
Planty - green belt of public parks left after Krakow's medieval city walls were demolished after 1807. They go all around the Old Town historical district. You can easily find good outdoors cafeterias or pubs, some galleries and museums.
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October 6th, 2007 · · 0 Comments
Kosciuszko Mound - erected in commemoration of national leader Tadeusz Kosciuszko - known for fighting against Russians. Today is a great place for walks. With a good weather you can admire whole Krakow, and also see silhouettes of Tatra Mountains.
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May 10th, 2007 · · 0 Comments
A metal sculpture of the Wawel Dragon commemmorating legend conected to founding of Krakow city. It is stylised, with six legs, and, to the amusement of children, it noisily breathes fire every few minutes, thanks to a natural gas nozzle installed in the sculpture's mouth.
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May 9th, 2007 · · 1 Comment
Monumental gothic church at the corner of the Main Square. Known for beautiful altar carved by master Wit Stwosz.
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May 8th, 2007 · · 1 Comment
Kazimierz is a historical district of Krakow, best known for being home to a Jewish community from the 14th century until the Second World War.
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May 5th, 2007 · · 3 Comments
Designed in 1257, center of Krakow and one of its most known sights. Historically the center for trade, now place were every routes go and unique entertainment focal point. Definately a 'must see' place.
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November 28th, 2006 · · 0 Comments
Wawel – a Jurassic limestone hill situated on the bank of the Vistula river, which in the past centuries served as the seat of Polish monarchs, place of royal coronation ceremonies, and a necropolis.
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