{"id":26790,"date":"2023-07-19T14:06:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T12:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poland.travel\/en\/?p=26790"},"modified":"2023-07-19T14:07:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T12:07:25","slug":"historic-center-of-krakow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/historic-center-of-krakow\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Center of Krak\u00f3w"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<!-- empty -->\n\n\n<div class=\"metrics\">\n  <div class=\"metrics__text\">\n    <h1 class=\"is-style-heading-38 mb20 large-mb30\">Historic Center of Krak\u00f3w<\/h1>\n    <p>The Medieval urban layout of the Old Town has not changed for centuries. Every visitor to <strong>Cracow<\/strong> should see Europe\u2019s largest Medieval market square with its Cloth Hall, the Church of the Holy Mary with its Gothic pentaptych altarpiece carved from limewood, <strong>Wawel<\/strong> Hill and its royal castle and the Wawel cathedral with its outstanding Renaissance chapel, the Medieval university building of Collegium Maius with its unique collection of astronomical instruments, the Barbican, and St Florian&#8217;s Gate. The Jewish quarter of Kazimierz features a wealth of Jewish heritage with its 16th century cemetery and seven synagogues of which one is now the Jewish museum. Each summer the <strong>Jewish Culture Festival<\/strong> is held and attracts Jewish culture lovers from the whole world. Other cultural events held in Cracow each year attract thousands of visitors. In the suburban town of Tyniec stands a Benedictine Abbey dating back to the 11th century.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"metrics__sidebar\">\n    <div class=\"metrics-box\">\n              <div class=\"metrics-box__title\">Basic information<\/div>\n        <div class=\"metrics-box__values\">\n                                        <div class=\"metrics-box__item\">\n      <div class=\"metrics-box__label\">Region:<\/div>\n      <div class=\"metrics-box__value\">Ma\u0142opolskie<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"metrics-box__item\">\n      <div class=\"metrics-box__label\">City:<\/div>\n      <div class=\"metrics-box__value\">Krak\u00f3w<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"metrics-box__item\">\n      <div class=\"metrics-box__label\">Year added:<\/div>\n      <div class=\"metrics-box__value\">1978<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"metrics-box__links\">\n                      <a href=\"http:\/\/krakow.pl\/\" class=\"metrics-box__link external\"\n                                  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"\n                            >www<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-container-medium\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>This historic city with old walls and numerous museums used to be a royal residence and a center of civilization spreading culture all over Poland. Here is the Wawel \u2013 the seat of Polish kings and the place of their coronations; St Mary\u2019s Church with its famous alter by Veit Stoss; the Main Market Square \u2013 the largest medieval town square in Europe; <strong>Kazimierz<\/strong> \u2013 a unique district of Krak\u00f3w that used to be a separate Jewish town; and the <strong>Jagiellonian University<\/strong> \u2013 the oldest Poland\u2019s college with its famous <strong>Collegium Maius<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacer-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">  <div class=\"gallery-tiles gallery-tiles--rows-2-3 lightgallery\">\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/Krakow1170.jpg\" class=\"gallery-tiles__item\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/Krakow1170.jpg\"\r\n        aria-label=\"Otw\u00f3rz powi\u0119kszone zdj\u0119cie: Krakow1170\">\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/Krakow1170.jpg\" class=\"gallery-tiles__thumb\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/Krakow1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/Krakow1170-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/Krakow1170-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>      <\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_rynek_2_1170-1.jpg\" class=\"gallery-tiles__item\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_rynek_2_1170-1.jpg\"\r\n        aria-label=\"Otw\u00f3rz powi\u0119kszone zdj\u0119cie: SONY DSC\">\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_rynek_2_1170-1.jpg\" class=\"gallery-tiles__thumb\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_rynek_2_1170-1.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_rynek_2_1170-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_rynek_2_1170-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>      <\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_bazylika_mariacka_2_1170.jpg\" class=\"gallery-tiles__item\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_bazylika_mariacka_2_1170.jpg\"\r\n        aria-label=\"Otw\u00f3rz powi\u0119kszone zdj\u0119cie: krakow_bazylika_mariacka_2_1170\">\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_bazylika_mariacka_2_1170.jpg\" class=\"gallery-tiles__thumb\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_bazylika_mariacka_2_1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_bazylika_mariacka_2_1170-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/12\/krakow_bazylika_mariacka_2_1170-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>      <\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/02\/krakow_sukiennice_noca_1170-e1676543566258.jpg\" class=\"gallery-tiles__item\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/02\/krakow_sukiennice_noca_1170-e1676543566258.jpg\"\r\n        aria-label=\"Otw\u00f3rz powi\u0119kszone zdj\u0119cie: Malopolska - Krakow Main Market Place\">\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/02\/krakow_sukiennice_noca_1170-e1676543566258.jpg\" class=\"gallery-tiles__thumb\" alt=\"Malopolska - Krakow Main Market Place\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/02\/krakow_sukiennice_noca_1170-e1676543566258.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/02\/krakow_sukiennice_noca_1170-e1676543566258-600x333.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/02\/krakow_sukiennice_noca_1170-e1676543566258-768x426.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>      <\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/SIGHTSEEING_0004_20210429_KrakC3B3w_Wawel202.jpg\" class=\"gallery-tiles__item\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/SIGHTSEEING_0004_20210429_KrakC3B3w_Wawel202.jpg\"\r\n        aria-label=\"Otw\u00f3rz powi\u0119kszone zdj\u0119cie: SIGHTSEEING_0004_20210429_KrakC3B3w_Wawel202\">\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/SIGHTSEEING_0004_20210429_KrakC3B3w_Wawel202.jpg\" class=\"gallery-tiles__thumb\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/SIGHTSEEING_0004_20210429_KrakC3B3w_Wawel202.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/SIGHTSEEING_0004_20210429_KrakC3B3w_Wawel202-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.poland.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/07\/SIGHTSEEING_0004_20210429_KrakC3B3w_Wawel202-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>      <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacer-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-container-medium\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The Old Town of Krak\u00f3w has preserved its medieval urban layout. It used to be surrounded by defensive walls that were later replaced by the <strong>Planty<\/strong>, a curiously shaped park. Of the old fortifications only a fragment with the <strong>Florian Gate<\/strong>, a few towers and the Barbican have remained. <strong>The Main Market Square<\/strong> (10 acres) plays a role of Krak\u00f3w\u2019s salon. It\u2019s embellished by the Cloth Hall, St Mary\u2019s Church, a tiny St Adalbert\u2019s Church, <strong>the Town Hall Tower<\/strong> and many old houses, each with its own historical genealogy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost all sites and buildings that create the unique ambience of Krak\u00f3w can be found in the streets leading out from the Market Square or located in its closest vicinity: churches, monasteries and convents, palaces, old burgher houses and university buildings. Many museums with valuable collections are also located near the Main Market Square. Thirty-six Krak\u00f3w\u2019s museums house over two million objets d\u2019art, i.e. \u00bc of all Poland\u2019s museum possessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Wawel<\/strong> is a special place for Poland\u2019s statehood \u2013 it\u2019s been always a symbol of our country\u2019s glorious past and of the power of former Commonwealth. Very attractive is the<strong> Royal Castle<\/strong> that acquired its Renaissance shape in the early 16th century. It shelters precious art collections that include 138 Renaissance tapestries manufactured by weavers of Brussels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few million tourists who not only admire the city and its historical monuments but also take part in numerous<br>cultural events of international standing visit Krak\u00f3w every year. They also avail themselves of the services offered<br>by the multitude of top-class hotels, stylish restaurants, caf\u00e9s and pubs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeeeed\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacer-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See more articles about the monument from the list World Heritage Sites:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"overflow\">\n  <div class=\"post-slider swiper post-slider--small\" data-schema=\"small\">\n\n    <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n              <div class=\"swiper-slide post-slide\">\n                      <a 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