Szczepański Square
Introduction A city plaza is like a painting. At the right time, when the sunlight shines on a building with it’s myriad of colors, there are few places more pleasant to spend time. Krakow’s...
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St Mary’s Church
i Introduction You’ll find the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, or St Mary’s Church, standing proudly in the Northeast corner of the Main Square. It’s a beautiful sight to behold. And even...
The Lovers’ Bridge Connecting North and South Krakow
Where is it? The 145 meter-long Lovers Bridge (Polish: Kładka Ojca Bernatka) straddles the banks of the Vistula River and connects two of Krakow’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods It is a lovely place to...
The University Collegiate Church of St. Anne in Krakow, or St. Anne’s Collegiate
Introduction The Collegiate Church of St. Anne is one of the most popular and well-known places of worship in Krakow. This is mainly because the temple is a university collegiate church and probably every...
Remuh Synagogue: Small, Charming and Still-Working
Introduction As you wander around Kazimierz, in the Jewish District, you will inevitably stop and admire the few synagogues. Although beautiful and full of history, most of them now act as museums or galleries....
Adam Mickiewicz Monument – The Most Famous Monument in Krakow
Background Adam Mickiewicz is the all time greatest poet and historical bard in Poland. The monument in his honor is a popular and recognizable image representing the City of Krakow. In addition the area surrounding...
Krakow’s New Jewish Cemetery: A Place to Pay Respect to the Past
Introduction Krakow may be one of Central Europe’s brightest up-and-coming cities these days. A place where the tech industry is booming and new restaurants open practically every week. And where wild nights are a...
Podgórze – The Former Jewish Ghetto
A visit of Kraków cannot be complete without walking across Bernatek Bridge and appreciating the calm district of the Podgórze Jewish Ghetto . Many times forgotten, Podgórze has not become a prime tourist spot like...
Church of St Andrew: A Stronghold of the Lord and a Sanctuary for the People of Krakow.
Church of St Andrew Background The Church of St Andrew, also known as the Church of the Clares, is one of the oldest and most significant temples in Krakow. Located in the famous...
Krakow’s Cloth Hall: The Beautiful Baroque Juggernaut
Background You can see it jutting out from the center of Krakow’s Market Square like the crown of some giant, half-buried king. The Cloth Hall (Polish: Sukiennice) is one of the largest, and most...
