Colors of Krakow - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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Wawel, St. Mary Church, St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Juliusz Slowacki Theatre, Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Tempel Synagogue, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Krakow …
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Without a doubt, Old Krakow belongs to the most beautiful cities of not only Poland, but also the whole Europe. The beautiful metropolis, situated on the banks of the Vistula River, is known …
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A family vacation in Krakow can be even more fascinating if you decide to visit interesting museums, various popular entertainment centers, or walk in picturesque parks. Perhaps, Manga …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Krakow and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Krakow
♥ Bazylika Wniebowzięcia NMP (Mariacka), Kraków, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Nawiedzenia NMP, Kraków, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika św. Franciszka z Asyżu, Kraków, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Przenajświętszej, Kraków, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika św. Floriana, Kraków, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kościół św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła, Kraków, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa, Kraków, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Wniebowzięcia NMP (Mariacka), Kraków, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Nawiedzenia NMP, Kraków, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika św. Franciszka z Asyżu, Kraków, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Przenajświętszej, Kraków, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika św. Floriana, Kraków, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kościół św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła, Kraków, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa, Kraków, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Krakow
♥ Castle 'Wawel Castle' , 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bobolice Castle' , 68.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Wawel Castle' , 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bobolice Castle' , 68.8 km from the center. On the map
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Unique landmarks in Krakow and around
Wiezienie Montelupich Prison
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Distance from Krakow center - 1.2 km.
The prison continued to be used for its intended purpose for some time after the end of the war. Interrogations of Polish soldiers were conducted in it. The building that houses the prison was built in the 16th century. It was originally owned by the Montelupich family. It was named after this family. The building was privately owned until the early 20th century. The military court was transferred to it in 1905. The historic building was converted into a prison a few years later. …
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Szkieletor Skyscraper
From the series “Famous unfinished buildings ”![](../../extreme/img/w300/szkieletor-skyscraper_1.jpg)
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Distance from Krakow center - 1.4 km.
You can see the unfinished Szkieletor skyscraper in the heart of Krakow. Its height is 92 meters. It was planned before the start of construction that this skyscraper would be the tallest not only in Krakow but also in Poland as a whole. Construction of the skyscraper began in 1975. But it had to be suspended due to the economic crisis. It broke out in the country in 1981. The competition for the skyscraper project was announced in Poland three years before the start of its construction. A group of architects led by Zdislav Arkat became the winner of the competition. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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Colors of Krakow in photos
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