Religion.

Throughout the ages, Krakow has made a tradition of celebrating its religious roots. Churches, chapels and synagogues were erected in honour of the city’s faiths and can be found in Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, as well as modern architectural forms.

Despite almost 45 years of Soviet Communist control in Poland, Krakow, as well as the rest of the country, has remained respectfully faithful to the Roman Catholic Church. Over 88% of the country’s population are Catholic and the traditions of the church play a considerable role in the daily lives of most Polish citizens.

Other faiths that are celebrated in Krakow include Eastern Orthodox, Jehovah’s Witnesses, a number of Protestant denominations, as well as Baptists and Pentecostals. Moreover, just two out of the city’s seven synagogues serve the small number of Jews who are left in a city that was once brimming with Jewish life and culture.