Key Facts • Son of prominent journalist Gustaw Ehrenberg, continuing the family tradition in journalism • Editor of major Polish newspapers including "Czas" and "Głos Narodu" (1895-1901) • Involved in political controversy with socialist leader Ignacy Daszyński that led to a public confrontation • Worked across multiple cities including Kraków,
Key Facts Natural son of Tsar Alexander I and Helena Rautenstrauchowa née Dzierżanowska Born in Warsaw, became a prominent political activist, poet, and journalist Studied at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków from 1833 Sentenced to death in 1838 for underground activities, later pardoned and exiled to Siberia for 20 years
Key Facts Renowned cardiac surgeon and professor at Collegium Medicum of the Jagiellonian University Pioneer in Polish cardiac surgery, participating in the country's first heart transplant Innovator who helped develop Poland's first artificial heart-lung machine First in Poland to implement aortic heart valve implantation from fresh human corpses (1974) Established
On the initiative of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Stock Exchange was established on the 20th January 1919. It was modeled on the Vienna Stock Exchange, and from 1924 based on Polish legal regulations. The stock exchange consisted of 174 members, including 54 banks, credit unions, 13 bureaux
It operated in Krakow from 1922 until the outbreak of World War II. On the 12th February 1947, it resumed its activity, first at Łobzowska st and from 1950 at Wiślna 2 st and survived until 1951. Before the war, it had its seat in its own building at the
Key Facts Born in Lviv in 1896, died in Krakow in 1971 – Polish artist of the 20th century Multi-disciplinary artist – graphic artist, draftsman, and painter Educated at the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow (1914-1920) 20-year residence in Sanok (1923-1945) where he taught and co-organized cultural institutions
Until recently, it was customary in Krakow to call at the moment of agony or right after a person’s death. The bells were placed outside the church, currently, there are three left in the city: on the right side of the main entrance to the Dominican Church, on the wall
Key Facts Multi-talented artist: Painter, poet, writer, and satirist who made significant contributions to Krakow's cultural scene from the late 1950s until his death in 1978 Educational background: Graduated from high school in Bielsko (1954) and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow (1954-1960) Cabaret pioneer: Performed at
On the corner of today’s Krasińskiego and Zwierzyniecka Streets, a suburban manor house was built in 1819 with a small, characteristic storey and a large mansard roof, where Jan III Sobieski stayed in it, so some argue that this date is true. Decorated with the “Eye of Providence” and the
Key Facts • Located at 4 Juliusza Kossaka Square in Krakow's Zwierzyniec district • Originally named "Comfort" – a 19th-century suburban mansion • Purchased by Juliusz Kossak in 1869 for 15,000 zlotys (equivalent to approximately 10-15 times the average annual income of a skilled craftsman at that time) • Creative