Cracow.
Situated about 250km south of Warsaw, Krakow has developed into a European centre for science, art and culture. Boasting over 5 Million visitors annually, this university city has become one of the most popular weekend city-break destinations in Europe.
The dichotomy between history and modernity, in this former capital of Poland, is striking. Impressive architecture from the Gothic, renaissance and baroque period juxtaposes modern cafés, cavernous nightclubs, galleries and spacious shopping centres.
Having escaped any major bombing in World War II, Krakow's old town charm and ambience has been preserved. Registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list, sites such as the Market Square, the Town Hall Tower, St. Mary's Basilica, the trade pavilions of Cloth Hall and Wawal castle create a special atmosphere that transports its visitors into a time of legend and mystery.
But it is not just legend and mystery that attracts people to Krakow. Once one of the poorest areas in the city, the old Jewish quarter, Kazimierz, has been recreated to combine Jewish tradition and modern living. Today, Kazimierz plays host to Krakow's most fashionable hotspot with a night-life, full of clubs and cafés, that has been likened to London's Soho and New York's East Village.
The city.
Krakow, once the capital of Poland for almost six centuries and still considered by some as the secret capital of this country, is situated in the southern region Lesser Poland on the river Vistula. It is not only one of the oldest cities...
Economy.
Krakow, one of Poland's most important economic cities, is a young metropolis with 60% of its inhabitants under the age of 40. With a population of over 750,000, 170,000 students attend Universities in the city. Once reputed as an...
Mayor.
The Mayor of Krakow, locally referred to as the President of the City, is Jacek Majchrowski. The President is responsible for the management of the city's own and entrusted estate, organization and functioning of the city office...
Sights.
Krakow boasts a beautiful and well-preserved Old Town and hosts many sights among which you will find four in Krakow and its vicinity that are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List. Many buildings from the Gothic...
Impressions.
With its enchanting old town, Krakow never fails to impress. Magnificent historical buildings, in the form of Wawel castle, the Town Hall Tower, St. Mary's Basilica, Cloth Hall and Market Square, all combine to give this precious city...
The State.
Lesser Poland, one of the sixteen voivodeships, Polish districts, to be found in the Republic of Poland, is situated in the southern part of the country and has a population of 3,267,731 as of 2006. Also referred to as Malopolska Province...
