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	Krakow, Information and images Krakow (Krokow) <9> <9> PolandÂ´s former capital and seat of the Polish kings, is one of the most beautiful places on EuropeÂ´s tourist map.. The Vistula metropolis is known for its historical monuments and as a place of art and culture.. <9> <9> History <9> <9> Krakow is one of the few Polish cities that was not destroyed during the wars.. Here you can not only admire the monuments of history, but also enjoy an atmosphere reminiscent of earlier times.. Here are pigeons - enchanted knights from the Middle Ages, here stands the dragon, who in the dawn of history threatened the city, here sounds the tower song, interrupted by a Tatar arrow for all time.. In the dark alleys of the city you can still hear the steps of the night watchmen who closed the city gates, in the market the voices of medieval merchants who offered their goods here, you hear the clatter of the horse hooves of the solemn elevators - princes, kings, victorious generals Coffins with the mortal remains of the great ones.. <9> <9> 965 The first written mention of Krakow can be found in the diary of an Arab merchant.. <9> <9> 1000 Foundation of the diocese and construction of the first cathedral <9> <9> In 1040 Krakow was raised by the Polish prince Casimir the Restorer to the capital of the Polish kingdom.. <9> <9> On June 5, 1257 Krakow got full city rights, the defensive wall, numerous privileges and was since the year 1331 coronation and also the resting place of the Polish kings.. <9> <9> 1364 The foundation of the Cracow Academy contributed to the development of the cultural and intellectual power of the city.. During the Renaissance and Jagiellonian dynasty, the city flourished and became a center of European humanism and new ideas.. It created numerous magnificent palaces, patrician houses, churches.. The city was beautiful, rich and famous.. The end of the Jagiellonian family and the subsequent reigns of the electoral kings meant a slow descent of the city.. <9> <9> In 1609 , the Polish king Sigismund III.. from the Swedish Vasa family to Warsaw, and Krakow was gradually becoming a provincial town.. Wars, the failed Kosciuszko revolt and the three divisions of Poland made Krakow fall into insignificance.. It was incorporated into the Austrian monarchy, and only in 1860 did it regain full autonomy.. <9> <9> In the 19th century Krakow became the spiritual capital of Poland.. It regained the status of a metropolis that brought people from all over Poland and which was an oasis for Polish artists.. <9> <9> The year 1918 brought Krakow full independence.. In the interwar period, Krakow became an important administrative center and center of cultural and scientific life.. <9> During the Second World War, Krakow was the seat of the General Government, near the city was the concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.. <9> <9> On January 18, 1945, Krakow was liberated by the Red Army.. The city escaped destruction because the Soviet armyÂ´s rapid invasion prevented the demolition of the Old City, all bridges and important objects.. <9> <9> As a ´punishment´ for the new violence against disobedient Krakow, a steelworks and the working-class city of Nowa Huta were built on the fertile soils near Krakow. (1949) <9> <9> In 1978 Krakow became in the UNESCO World Heritage List.. <9> In the same year, the Krakow bishop Karol Wojtyla was elected pope.. <9> <9> Attractions <9> <9> Interesting sin <9> <9> - Wawel Hill <9> - St. MaryÂ´s Church <9> - Main Market Square <9> - Kazimierz District <9> - Barbican and Florian Gate <9 > - Cloth Hall <9> - Czartoryski Museum <9> - Nowa Huta district <9> - Wieliczka Salt Mine <9> - Auschwitz <9> <9> In addition to history, art and a unique atmosphere, Krakow offers its visitors many entertainment and leisure facilities such as theaters, cabarets, clubs, cafes, bars, wine cellars and restaurants.. So Krakow has something for everyone.. International festivals and other events take place either on the Old Town Market or around the Wawel Hill.. <9> <9> There are many tourist attractions in the Krakow area, such as. B. Wieliczka [u-} the famous and worldÂ´s oldest salt mine.. <9> <9> The valley of the PrÄ…dnik River in the OjcÃ³w National Park [u-} is a unique nature reserve with a fairytale landscape of limestone.. The ruins of the [u gothic castle in OjcÃ³w [u-} and the well-preserved Renaissance chateau in Pieskowa SkaÅ‚a are two more reasons to visit the park.. <9> <9> Only 35 km southwest of Krakow begins the Beskydy Mountains.. About 100 km to the south lies the High Tatras with their center, the small town of Zakopane, which is also considered the ´winter capital of Poland´.. <9> <9> Further information about Krakow can be found at <1001> // DE.. wikipedia.. org / wiki / Krakow} 1634880 Krakow is the capital of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship and lies in the Vistula valley, surrounded by mountains (Tatra, Beskids, Jura) to the south and north.. There are about 800,000 inhabitants in the second largest city in Poland.. <9> <9> The first written mention of the city goes back to the year 965.. From 1038 to 1609 Krakow was the capital of Poland and the seat of kings.. In 1257 the city had to be rebuilt after an attack by Genghis Khan.. EuropeÂ´s largest medieval market square, Rynek Glowny, was built in the course of this reconstruction.. <9> Under the rule of the Jagiellonians, the city flourished (14th to 16th century).. Casimir the Great founded the Jagiellonian University in 1364.. Here also the famous Nicolaus Copernicus studied.. <9> Since 1978, the city has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List and since 2000, Krakow has been called the European Capital of Culture.. <9> <9> 1780971 - Motorhome place Kemping Clepardia 31-358 Krakow-Pachonskiego (Krakau) Lesser Poland Poland Pay for use site 28.6 Euro open 14.April until 14.Oktober Motorhome place campsite Adam 30-206 Krakau Poland Pay for use site 13 until 28.5 Euro open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember Motorhome place campsite Smok 30-252 Krakow-Kamedulska Lesser Poland Poland Pay for use site 38 Euro open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember Motorhome place Firma Elcamp 30-376 Kraków Lesser Poland Poland Pay for use site 7 until 8 Euro open Januar until Dezember Motorhome place Wohnmobil-Parkplatz am Knoch Stadion 30-059 Krakow Poland Pay for use site 15 Euro open Januar until Dezember Motorhome place Karmelicka 31-128 Krakow Poland Pay for use site 23 Euro open Januar until Dezember Motorhome place campsite Galicja 32-086 Krakow Lesser Poland Poland Pay for use site 13.28 Euro open Juni until September Selected parking spaces \| general parking lot polen 32-085 Modlniczka Selected sights \| Museum General Czartoryski-Museum 3030-001 Krakau ³!347\|wi³!281\|tego Jana 17 The Czartoryski Museum in Kraków, Poland is the oldest museum in the country and was founded in 1796 by Princess Izabella Czartoryska. It is located in the museum building and is a branch of the Krako. . . FURTHER . . . \| church Bazylika Mariacka Polen 3030-001 Krakau Rynek G³#322\|ówny 4 The construction of the Gothic Marienkirche began in 1226. The completion took place in the 14./15. A few legends have grown up around the two striking towers with different heights (north tower 81m, . . . FURTHER . . . \| lock Zamek Krolewski (Königsschloss) Polen 31-000 Krakau Wawel 5 Wawel Castle, which was the royal residence until 1609, is enthroned on a limestone hill 28 m above the Vistula. The 11th-century castle was transformed into a Renaissance chateau in 1504 by Bartolome. . . FURTHER . . . \| building Barbakane und Floriantor Polen 31-000 Krakau Go³#322\|³#281\|bia 24 The barbican is located in front of the Florianstor, the last surviving gate of the former city wall. The Gothic brick building with an inner diameter of 24 m was built in 1499 to strengthen the city´s northern fortifications. \| temple Remuh Synagoge und Friedhof polen 31-053 Stare Miasto Szeroka Opening hours: May – October: Mon-Fri and Sun 9am-6pm. 00 November – April Mon-Fri and Sun 9.00-16. 12:00 am Closed on Saturdays Selected gastronomy \| eMail polen 31-271 Kraks³w Krowoderskich Zuchs³w Kentucky Fried Chicken, Polen, Krakow Krowoderskich Zuchow 21 (12) 633-5804 \| eMail polen 30-504 Kraks³w Kalwaryjska Kentucky Fried Chicken, Polen, Krakow Podgorze Kalwaryjska 17 (12) 423-6633 \| eMail polen 31-876 Kraks³w GeneraÅ‚a Tadeusza Bora-Komorowskiego Kentucky Fried Chicken, Polen, Krakow Mistrzejowice T. Bora-Komorowskiego \| eMail polen 30-357 Kraks³w Josepha Conrada Kentucky Fried Chicken, Polen, Krakow Pradnik Bialy J. Condrada 81 \| eMail polen 31-534 Kraks³w GÄ™sia Kentucky Fried Chicken, Polen, Krakow Podgorska 34 (12) 433-1370 motorhome places Krakow in these books General Pois \| Kathedrale Wawel-Kathedrale Polen 31-000 Krakau Zamek Wawel 8 The construction of the three-aisled, Gothic basilica lasted from 1320-64. Almost all of Poland´s kings were crowned here between the 14th and 17th centuries and also found their last resting place in. . . FURTHER . . . \| shopping mall Galeria Bronowice polen 31.346 Krakau Stawowa 61 A shopping center of superlatives, Auchan has around 60 cash registers. I don´t think there´s anything here that doesn´t exist. Also present: Saturn, Hu. M, Tchibo Cu. A, Douglas, Deichmann, Orsey and many others. M´D, and many other restaurants. \| polen 31-042 Kraks³w, Stare Miasto \| ätere Stadtgalerie Krakau (Krakow) polen 31-024 Kraks³w, Stare Miasto Szpitalna \| ätere Stadtgalerie Krakau polen 31-034 Kraks³w Lubicz Country and towns in the vicinity