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Center
for Jewish Culture
Since the 16th century the Jewish quarter at
Kazimierz–once a town, now Krakow’s district
– was the capital of Poland’s Jews and a
principal center of Diaspora in Europe. After the
WW II its Jewish traditions seemed to belong to
the past till they have been enlivened by the
Judaica Foundation since 1991. In 1993 it set up
the Center for Jewish Culture in
Krakow’s Kazimierz neighborhood. Both are
located in the former 19th-century prayer house B’nai
Emuna at 17 Rabbi Meisels street, now
thoroughly refurbished. Their motto is “L’dor
v’dor” (“from generation to generation”
in Hebrew) and they protect Poland’s Jewish
heritage, popularize it and conduct research. The
center at 17 Meiselsa street is the site of
numerous shows, recitals, conferences and other
cultural and scholarly activities.
Grand
Square
Krakow’s central Grand Square (Rynek
Glowny), the largest plaza of medieval Europe and
one of the world’s finest with its spectacular
landmarks, has remained the hub of the city since
the 13th century.
Palace
of Arts
Temple of Fine Arts from the turn of the
20th century.
Bunker
of Arts
Bulwark of the newest art.
Manggha
Japan Culture and Technology Center
Fine example of the world's newest
architecture is the scene of numerous cultural
events, and most have something to do with Japan.
Pod
Baranami Cabaret
Poland's cult venue for high-brow
entertainment.
Jama
Michalika Cafe
Century-old Bohemian hideout in its 1908
Art Noveau splendor.
International
Culture Center
Exhibitions, conferences, and much more.
Villa
Decius
Almost perfect Renaissance Italian villa
shelters Krakow's European Academy.
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Jewish Quarter
The Kazimierz Jewish quarter was the
safe haven for Jews from every corner of Europe
till the 20th c. and a major center of the
Diaspora.
Kazimierz
Town
Stroll
through Krakow's Kazimierz District
Auschwitz
Krakow
Poland's prime tourist attraction and a
must in Central Europe boasts numerous
world-class monuments, charming vistas,
delightful atmosphere, and the best restaurants.
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