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Medieval
Krakow Illustrated
Baltazar
Behem’s Codex of 1505, one of the Jagiellonian Library’s many
marvels, just duplicates the city of Krakow oldest
municipal documents. Yet the lively miniature
pictures from the daily life of artisans, like the
above scene at a painter’s studio, make it a
matchless rarity.
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Krakow
in Poland
Jagiellonian
Library
Poland's oldest library boasts 4.5
million volumes and its unique collection of
medieval manuscripts and ancient books contains
tens of thousands priceless items.
Printing
in Krakow
Krakow
University
Poland’s oldest university with its 6,700 faculty and
42,000 students is the
country’s second largest institution of higher
education and the best one.
Collegium
Maius
15th-century impressive Grand College of
the Krakow university where Copernicus once
studied.
Krakow
Old Town Historical District
Poland's prime tourist attraction and a
must-see in Central Europe boasts numerous
world-class monuments, charming vistas,
delightful atmosphere, and the best restaurants.
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