Krakow (Cracow), the old Polish capitol, was established in approximately 1000 a.d. (after Gniezno). This medieval Royal City is one of the finest in Central Europe.
In 1978 UNESCO recognized Krakow and near by Wieliczka (an old active salt mine) as two of the most important world heritage sites.
In the medieval centre of Krakow you can visit buildings regarded as having the highest class of historic and architectural values. The old town's wall, the Barbican, was removed in the 19th century and the Planty (green belt)
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Ogrodzieniec near Krakow, Poland Old castle on the Eagles Nest's route from monastery of Jasna Gora,...
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Wieliczka near Krakow, Poland World's oldest active Salt Mine. Miners orchestra performs on salt...
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Krakow , Poland Wawel, Royal Castle. This used to be the residence of the Polish Kings...
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Krakow , Poland Courtyard inside of Wawel Royal Castle.
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Krakow , Poland Detailed view of courtyard. Wawel Royal Castle.
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Krakow, Poland Coat of Arms of the old Kingdom of Poland and Lithuania. Here in Wawel, the...
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Krakow, Poland Royal Chapel in Wawel Castle.
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Krakow, Poland King Zygmunt bell. Recently the bell was restored. This picture taken in the...
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Krakow, Poland King Zygmunt bell tower in the Royal Chapel of Wawel Castle.
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Krakow, Poland St. Peter and St Paul church. Note the Apostoles sculpartures on the fence.
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Krakow, Poland Main Altar in one of the many fine churches in this Royal City.
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Krakow, Poland Another picture of a main altar in another church. The architecture and...
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Krakow, Poland Famous St. Mary's church in the Main Square in Krakow, near Sukiennice.
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Krakow, Poland Triptik in the Main Altar done by Vit Stwosz. This artist used linden...
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Krakow, Poland Outside of St. Mary's church. This picture shows the great effort made to...
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Krakow , Poland View of Wawel Royal Castle. From the Norbertans Sisters Monastery /...
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Krakow, Poland This is a copy from old postcard. Monastery of Norbertan Sisters. Here is the...
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Krakow, Poland Entrance to the Youth Hostel located in the old Monastery. Note narrow...
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Krakow, Poland Inside of the Norbertan Sisters Monastery we parked our car. This is a great...
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Tyniec near Krakow, Poland Chapel in Benedictins Monastery.
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Bielany near Krakow, Poland This is the very old church and monastery of the Kamedul Fathers and is only...
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Bielany near Krakow, Poland Altar inside the Monastery.
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Bielany near Krakow, Poland The Main Altar.
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Bielany near Krakow, Poland Another altar in the Monastery.
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Krakow, Poland View of Krakow from Kosciuszki Kopiec (hill) which was man made in the XIX...
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