Jan Matejko (1838-1893) was an outstanding Polish artist, author of battle and historical paintings, primarily of patriotic content. The artist's whole life was connected with Krakow.
St. Wojciech's Church is a Roman Catholic church in the center of Krakow, located in the Old Town on the Market Square. One of the smallest, as well as the oldest churches in the city, dates from the XI century.
The Florian Gate in Krakow is a medieval gate located in the Old Town of Krakow at the end of Florianska Street. It is one of the eight defensive gates of Krakow. The solemn, monumental Florian's Gate is the only surviving gate in the defensive wall that once surrounded Krakow.
At the beginning of each hour from the window of the high tower of the cathedral, a musician on a trumpet plays a melody and greets tourists. The high tower (also called Heinalitsa) is 82 m high.
Church of the Holy Trinity (Ko? Ci ? ? Dominikan? W? Wi? Tej Tr? Jcy), or Dominican Church - one of the largest Gothic basilicas in Krakow. The church belongs to the Dominican Order, which was founded in the early thirteenth century by St.
The museum houses items related to the history of the university. The museum's collection includes items such as a set of astronomical instruments, including those used by Nicolaus Copernicus.
The Juliusz Sł owacki Theater, which has been staging plays since 1893, is located in the historic center of Krakó w, in the Holy Spirit Square. This is one of the most authoritative and respected Polish scenes.
This church was once built by the Jesuits according to all the rules of today's marketing. Location - close to the Royal Castle, ease of view - the building seems to be "sunk" into the street so that you can see it fully and admire its beauty, advertising agents - statues of 12 apostles, which are p...
Krakow's Barbakan is one of the most advanced medieval military architecture in Europe. Until the beginning of the XIX century, ie until the introduction of fundamental changes in the methods of siege, Barbican was a building that could not be taken.
In this church was formally born the Commonwealth - the largest state in Europe in the early modern era. Here, in 1386, Grand Duke Jagiello of Lithuania was baptized a Catholic and crowned with the Polish crown.
Numerous shops on the ground floor of the gallery sell a variety of handicrafts and souvenirs: amber and crystal ornaments, carved wooden figurines, boxes and necklaces, dolls in national costumes, Wawel dragons of all kinds and shapes.
The Monument to the Battle of Grunwald is located in Jan Matejko Square. Is this memorial built in honor of one of the most important historical events for Poland? victory of the allied Polish-Lithuanian troops over the Knights of the Teutonic Order.
The Monument to Adam Mickiewicz (Polish: Pomnik Adama Mickiewicza) is located in Krakó w on the Market Square. The building is a favorite meeting place for locals and tourists, as well as one of the most recognizable symbols of Krakó w.