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There is a lot to see in
Krakow: centuries-old impressive landmarks, lovely
vistas, world-class works of art, and stunning curios.
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on Krakow's sights
There
are many things in Krakow to find nowhere else in the
world. And some of the city’s curios are worth
seeing at any rate.
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on the marvels of Krakow
Krakow boasts the best collections in Poland, and some
of its treasures are the envy of every museum in the
world.
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on Krakow's museums
There
is no shortage of places to drink, eat, and stay merry
late into the night in Krakow.
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on Krakow nightlife
Krakow has always been Poland’s gourmet Mecca. And
the recent decade brought about a genuine restaurant
explosion all over the city owing to the hectic
efforts of aspiring restaurateurs–native ones as
well as immigrants. The Old Town historic district
seems virtually stuffed with establishments catering
to all kinds of diners.
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on Krakow’s restaurants
Thanks to its climate, spectacular architecture and
rich traditions that enliven the holiday season,
Krakow may well aspire to the title of the world
capital of white Christmas. And the whole thing lasts
longer in the Krakow region than anywhere
else–Christmas trees glitter here and carols resound
till the end of January.
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on Christmas in Krakow
Krakow enjoys a long season of
merriment that lasts from the New Year’s Eve
till the Shrove Tuesday some two months later. It
is marked by feverish partying in Krakow’s
numerous clubs on the one hand, and charity balls on the other.
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on carnival in Krakow
Easter, the paramount Christian feast, has a special meaning and a distinct
quality in springtime Krakow with its rich Catholic traditions and abundance of
beautiful churches.
In the ancient capital of Poland the festival spreads over four days.
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on Krakow's Easter
The city resounds with music of every kind. Its lively
club scene is divided between hip-hop, house, funky,
techno, traditional rock and still more traditional
jazz. And demanding audience may choose among frequent
concerts and recitals of classical music.
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on Krakow's music
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Hardly a month passes in Krakow without some
time-honored occasion for common festivities or
colorful ceremony. Krakow residents have their own
unique way of celebrating Christmas,
carnival,
Easter
etc. The city is also famous in Poland for its many
spectacular festivals unknown elsewhere, such as the
wild Lajkonik parade (see the picture above).
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on Krakow's festivals
Take
a one-day trip from Krakow to visit some of Europe's
most exciting must-see sites.
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on Krakow tours
From designer garb to
jewelry, and from antiques to books and CDs–Krakow’s central
Old Town historic district,
turned into a pedestrian precinct, teems with stores
of all sorts, crammed into every available space.
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on shopping in Krakow
Krakow’s three casinos lure gamblers with roulette,
blackjack, poker, and slot machines round the week
from afternoon till the dawn next day. It’s
perfectly legal as long as you are 18 or older.
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on gambling in Krakow
You
can see the best soccer in the country. Or try
paragliding instead.
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on Krakow sports
The
city boasts some forty public parks, including the
1020-acre Las Wolski forest one.
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on Krakow's parks
The best way to enjoy
Krakow is on foot. Every street
and every square
lives its own life manifest in
its cafes,
stores,
galleries,
assorted culture
venues and public institutions.
Go
for a stroll in Krakow
Take
a
virtual stroll down Krakow's streets:
Stroll Up the Royal Road
Stroll
Round the Grand Square
Stroll
through Krakow's Kazimierz District
Riding
a bike in Krakow
Cyclists easily
have their way in the city and its
environs.
In
the footsteps of Pope John Paul II
Pope
John Paul II used to stroll Krakow
streets first as student, then priest, bishop and
cardinal.
Follow
the footsteps of John Paul II
Krakow features prominently on the theater map of
Europe. Its legendary National Stary Theater
counts among the continent’s best companies of
players. As the rest of the city's repertory theaters
it runs several playhouses of varied capacity.
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on Krakow theaters
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