Kraków

Kraków (also spelled as Cracow or Krakow), is the second-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Located on the Vistula River, the city has a population exceeding 800,000, with approximately 8 million additional people living within a 100 km radius. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centers of Polish cultural and artistic life.

The Stare Miasto (the Old Town) is a huge plaza and gathering place, while the royal castle and cathedral on Wawel Hill is worth the walk up the hill to view it and the city below. The Rynek Główny (Main Square) is supposedly one of the oldest medieval squares in Europe.

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Revised Header Slides-Poland_Germany 2024_Page_4Krakow, in Southern Poland, is one of the picturesque jewels of Poland. It is somewhat bisected by the Vistula River. It was not as heavily damaged during WW II as other Polish cities, therefore some of its historic architecture has survived to this day.
"Wild Hair"
"Wild Hair"This unique artwork - call it graffiti or a masterpiece of an unknown artist, is next door to the Coffee Garden located at Józefa 11, 31-056 Kraków. I am sorry I did not need a cup of coffee just then, but the shop was closed anyway. The shop evidently is listed as a must stop on a coffee shop tour of Europe too...
"Hanging Out At The Bridge Of Love"
"Hanging Out At The Bridge Of Love"Kładka Ojca Bernatka [Father Bernatek’s Bridge] is a pedestrian bridge spanning the River Vistula. It is also known as the Bridge of Love. Unique acrobatic figures are strung along its width - some perched on thin wire above the water - quite a sight to see from the bridge, and further more, looking up from the river! I framed this photo to include as much of the interesting bridge structure, the cityscape and bridge in the background, with the figure in the middle.
"The Disappearing Carriage"
"The Disappearing Carriage"A horse drawn carriage has just passed under the arch connecting the buildings on either side at 6 Pijarska street. This arch is adjacent to the Czartoryski Museum [Muzeum Książąt Czartoryskich] in the right foreground, mostly out of view. The Hotel Polski is on the right background, past the arch. The city defensive walls can be seen in the left background beyond the carriage.
Blessed Mother Mary On A Cloudy Day
Blessed Mother Mary On A Cloudy DayChurch Of Sts. John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, Świętego Jana 7, 31-017 Kraków, Poland. This Catholic church dates back to the middle of the 12th century, and has been remodeled over the succeeding 850+ years.