Cracow my city:)

Silvia_Poland · 02-21-2007, 11:22 AM

Cracow a city wrapped in legend, where time flows differently, and where every moment becomes a moment of history. For centuries Krakow was the capital of Poland, the seat of kings, drawing great scholars and artists from the whole world. It is their talents and imagination we must thank for the city's rich legacy of unique historical relics, which reflect the most important trends in European culture.

The renaissance Royal Castle at Wawel, the gothic St Mary's Basilica, the historical trade pavilions of the Cloth Hall, the former separate Jewish city of Kazimierz, and even the Nowa Huta district, absorbed by Krakow together with its socialist-realist, industrial architecture, are all places which make a visit to Krakow extremely worthwhile.

Although the city no longer plays such an important administrative role, for many people, thanks to its rich history, Krakow nevertheless represents a synthesis of all things Polish, connecting tradition with modernity. In the special atmosphere of the beautiful and mysterious streets of the Old Town and Kazimierz you will find everything you need to allow you to escape from everyday life. Galleries full of exhibitions, cafes, pubs and restaurants: all of this is an integral part of any visit to Krakow. And all this is merely a modest part of what we can offer travellers seeking exciting destinations on the world map.

kajtek · 02-22-2007, 09:50 AM

Hi Silvia

wonderful pictures - thanks a lot for them.

I am not from Cracow but I really love this city.

malibu&coke · 04-13-2007, 05:24 PM

why didn`t You paste a wonderful Nowa Huta view, too posh photos?

I don`t like Krakow, too many tourists, students and you cannot find a bloody newsagent in a centre...like in da main market

only dragon innocently splits with fire, shame cannot burn this all crap about it

Kristiana · 05-17-2007, 12:23 PM

Well, Krakow is the place to be, definitely! I've been there 3 times. I also know some people who went there, some go there on a regular basis. I discovered that a lot of people cannot appreciate the city, like some of my friends who go there mostly for cheap beer and parties... I'm sure, malibu&coke, that you wouldn't say such things about Krakow if you got to know it better, i.e. outside the centre.

Last summer I went there for a 2-week course of Polish language and culture and saw many, many places that I hadn't known about before - also outside Krakow there are places well worth seeing. So it all depends on how you choose to spend your time there - I chose to experience as much as possible - it's good to have a good guide, someone who knows the city well - was lucky! If you're interested in doing something like that, have a look at the organizer's website: VARIA: Center of Polish Language, Polish for foreigners, learn Polish in Cracow. Good luck, malibu&coke

malibu&coke · 05-19-2007, 11:13 AM

well you are the best example of what I`ve ment

I know Kraków really good and I know what I`m talking about
I`m Polish native speaker and so if You mean experience as much as possible by 2 weeks language and culture coures...
good luck to you

pluiepoco · 06-01-2007, 05:50 AM

I dream to be a bird over Cracow, and especially the River.

02-21-2007, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Silvia_Poland Brand New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cracow/Poland Posts: 1 Silvia_Poland is an unknown character at this point	Cracow my city:) Cracow a city wrapped in legend, where time flows differently, and where every moment becomes a moment of history. For centuries Krakow was the capital of Poland, the seat of kings, drawing great scholars and artists from the whole world. It is their talents and imagination we must thank for the city's rich legacy of unique historical relics, which reflect the most important trends in European culture. The renaissance Royal Castle at Wawel, the gothic St Mary's Basilica, the historical trade pavilions of the Cloth Hall, the former separate Jewish city of Kazimierz, and even the Nowa Huta district, absorbed by Krakow together with its socialist-realist, industrial architecture, are all places which make a visit to Krakow extremely worthwhile. Although the city no longer plays such an important administrative role, for many people, thanks to its rich history, Krakow nevertheless represents a synthesis of all things Polish, connecting tradition with modernity. In the special atmosphere of the beautiful and mysterious streets of the Old Town and Kazimierz you will find everything you need to allow you to escape from everyday life. Galleries full of exhibitions, cafes, pubs and restaurants: all of this is an integral part of any visit to Krakow. And all this is merely a modest part of what we can offer travellers seeking exciting destinations on the world map.
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02-22-2007, 09:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
kajtek just kajtek Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Warsaw (hip hip hurray) Posts: 1,302 kajtek has a spectacular aura about	Hi Silvia wonderful pictures - thanks a lot for them. I am not from Cracow but I really love this city. __________________ *think well if you really would say that in your language to the person who could understand you it's just one of millions forums, nothing else musique in the air Traduction Polonais Alpes Traduction
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04-13-2007, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
malibu&coke Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Prague Posts: 43 malibu&coke is an unknown character at this point	why didn`t You paste a wonderful Nowa Huta view, too posh photos? I don`t like Krakow, too many tourists, students and you cannot find a bloody newsagent in a centre...like in da main market only dragon innocently splits with fire, shame cannot burn this all crap about it __________________ spin around! Last edited by malibu&coke; 04-13-2007 at 05:36 PM.
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05-17-2007, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kristiana Brand New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1 Kristiana is an unknown character at this point	Krakow - you have to know how to appreciate it ;) Well, Krakow is the place to be, definitely! I've been there 3 times. I also know some people who went there, some go there on a regular basis. I discovered that a lot of people cannot appreciate the city, like some of my friends who go there mostly for cheap beer and parties... I'm sure, malibu&coke, that you wouldn't say such things about Krakow if you got to know it better, i.e. outside the centre. Last summer I went there for a 2-week course of Polish language and culture and saw many, many places that I hadn't known about before - also outside Krakow there are places well worth seeing. So it all depends on how you choose to spend your time there - I chose to experience as much as possible - it's good to have a good guide, someone who knows the city well - was lucky! If you're interested in doing something like that, have a look at the organizer's website: VARIA: Center of Polish Language, Polish for foreigners, learn Polish in Cracow. Good luck, malibu&coke
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05-19-2007, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
malibu&coke Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Prague Posts: 43 malibu&coke is an unknown character at this point	well you are the best example of what I`ve ment I know Kraków really good and I know what I`m talking about I`m Polish native speaker and so if You mean experience as much as possible by 2 weeks language and culture coures... good luck to you __________________ spin around!
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06-01-2007, 05:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
pluiepoco Mr. Genius Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 1,186 Blog Entries: 3 pluiepoco came out of the blue	I dream to be a bird over Cracow, and especially the River. __________________ 刘晓雨 pluiepoco Home of Asia, 中国语言论坛(Chinese Forum of Languages), 西瓜村
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