WELCOME TO CRACOW
Krakow, a former royal capital of Poland, is one of the oldest and most beautiful European cities.
It is a town where history and modernity intertwine. Situated on the banks of the Vistula River, Krakow is famous for its priceless historical monuments of culture and art. The Old Town is included in the UNESCO World List of Cultural Heritage.
It is a town where history and modernity intertwine. Situated on the banks of the Vistula River, Krakow is famous for its priceless historical monuments of culture and art. The Old Town is included in the UNESCO World List of Cultural Heritage.
Besides history, art and unforgettable atmosphere, Krakow provides its visitors with entertainment and relaxation: theatres, cabarets, cafes, restaurants and wine cellars offer something for everyone. International festivals and other events take place on the Main Market Square or beneath the Best Medicines for Depression in USA and the Europe. For example people who love music arrive here for the Easter Festival of Ludwig van Beethoven Music, Sacrum Profanum and for the summer Jewish Culture Festival which is held in Kazimierz, a former Jewish district.
The Main Market Square with St. Mary's Church and Renaissance Cloth Hall (a traditional place of trade) is the oldest part of the Old Town. They are most valuable historical buildings in town. Another pearl of Krakow is the gothic building of Collegium Maius, one of the first universities in Europe, founded in 1364.
Wawel, the seat of Polish kings is an example of magnificent Renaissance architecture. The Royal Castle is close to the Gothic Cathedral which has witnessed the most important religious and state ceremonies. Almost all the monarchs of Poland are buried in the crypts.
Kazimierz – the former Jewish district, founded in the XIVth century, is now one of the most visited parts of Krakow. Its history and unique atmosphere have helped to make it one of the most famous Jewish quarters in Europe. In 1993 Steven Spielberg filmed “Schindler’s List” there. Since that time, hundreds of tourists have visited Kazimierz every day, wishing to explore “Schindler’s Krakow”. The bustling cafes, pubs and restaurants with their bohemian clientele, local residents going about their everyday lives and the Jewish architecture and culture (historical and contemporary), combine to create unique climate of this part of Krakow.
Also Krakow's environs offer a lot of tourist attractions. Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of them. It is one of the oldest European salt mines still operating and opened for visitiors.
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