The four Mounds of Krakow are forever inscribed in the landscape of the city and its surroundings. Two of them were built to commemorate Polish national heroes – Tadeusz Kosciuszko and Jozef Pilsudski. The real purpose of the other two’s creation – Wanda and Krakus Mounds – remains a mystery.

The history of St. Bartholomew’s Church remains quite a mystery. The first mention about St. Bartholomew’s Church comes from the document from 1329, which makes it the oldest wooden church in Poland. It was built as a parish church for the local community by the Cistercian Order and bishop of

Cistercian Abbey in Mogila (today in Nowa Huta district) is one of only a few monasteries in Poland that have been active continuously since its setting-up. Around 1218 the Cistercian Order was invited by Iwon Odrowaz, bishop of Krakow to settle in Mogila, build a monastery and help to jettison the remains

Yes, there are several bus companies that shuttle between Krakow and Auschwitz. The ride takes about 1,5 hours and the ticket price is up to 15 PLN. You can also go by train to Oswiecim, it takes 2 h and costs around 20 PLN. There are also many companies providing

Yes, you can take photos in the Auschwitz Museum, but without flash and stands, only for personal use. There are certain areas where taking photos or filming is strictly forbidden: the hall with hairs of victims (Block no. 4) or in Block no. 11. If you want to use a camera

Establishing of the Museum of History of Photography in Krakow back in the 1970s was an initiative of Photographic Society in Krakow. The core of the collection was unique 19th-century negatives of Walery Rzewuski’s photographs. Walery Rzewuski was a Krakow-born photographer and activist of great reputation, whose works are now

In a city so steeped with artistic spirit, it is hardly surprising that many interesting art galleries can be found in Krakow. With such great schools as Jagiellonian University and Academy of Fine Arts, Krakow has produced many prolific artists and art critics. The artistic community enjoys a wide range

International Cultural Center in Krakow is a national cultural institution that conducts research, hosts various educational activities, pursues publishing and organises exhibitions. International Cultural Center promotes an interdisciplinary approach, operates in many fields and combines different points of view in order to share knowledge of cultural heritage in a universal

The Jewish Community Centre of Krakow focuses on ensuring growth and cultural development of the Jewish community in Krakow. Through organising various events and activities, it brings together people of Jewish background as well as those simply interested in Jewish culture, religion and traditions. Regularly the JCC hosts exhibitions, festivals,

Judaica Foundation Judaica Foundation is a leading Jewish cultural centre in Krakow, created in 1991. Its every-day activities are supported by Center for Jewish Culture. Both institutions have headquarters in the 19th-century B’nai Emuna prayer house at 17 Meiselsa Street in the former Jewish district of Kazimierz. The building erected