The first cabaret in Krakow after the Second World War was the “Siedem kotów” cabaret, whose founders were Marian Eile, Janina Ipohorska and Jerzy Waldorff. The cabaret was located at 1 Zyblikiewicza Street. The first premiere took place in 1946 and was entitled “3 x meow”. Famous Polish actors such
The Act of the Seym of 1550 allowed the nobility to purchase squares and real estate also in cities. As a result of this act, municipal real estate and suburban estates owned by the nobility or the clergy received judicial and administrative jurisdiction independent of the city, so they were
Key Facts Born in 1842 in Przemyśl, died in 1907 in Kraków Pioneer of physical education in Poland and visionary social reformer Professor of gynecology and obstetrics at the Jagiellonian University from 1895 Founder of Jordana Park in 1887, the first public playground in Poland Studied medicine in Vienna and
Key Facts Born in 1844 in Tomisławice, participated in the January Uprising as a young man Pioneer in gas lighting technology – developed improved gas production methods and established gas plants across multiple US cities Co-founder of Equitable Gas Light Company, which became one of America’s major gas utilities serving
By music historians, Krakow is considered the cradle of Polish jazz. In 1926, the “Jazz” association was established in Krakow. In this city, jazz music has moved from restaurants and cafes to concert halls. In the 1930s at the Władysław Żeleński Music School, jazz music classes were opened, taught by the
Jugowice is a former servant settlement, and now an estate of detached houses within the administrative boundaries of Krakow, it is part of the Swoszowice district. The settlement was incorporated into Krakow in 1941. In the past, the local inhabitants used to produce wooden yokes, plows and harrows.
Key Facts Born in Lviv in 1749, died in Kraków in 1809 Leading Polish mineralogist and chemist during the Enlightenment period Multi-disciplinary scholar: botanist, physician, chemist, and theologian Professor at the Main Crown School (predecessor of Jagiellonian University) Pioneer of Polish coal mining and conducted first hard coal coking experiments
• Born in 1861 in Grzegórzowice, died in 1929 in Kraków • Known by the pseudonym “Manggha” – became synonymous with Japanese art appreciation in Poland • Renowned art critic, patron, and collector who significantly influenced Polish cultural discourse during the Young Poland movement • Assembled one of Europe’s most
Key Facts Born: 1901 in Klimontów, died: 1939 near Vladivostok during transport to Soviet labor camp Multilingual writer: Created groundbreaking works in Polish, Russian, and French Pioneer of Polish Futurism and defining figure of the interwar avant-garde movement Student at Jagiellonian University in Kraków, studying Polish literature and philology Communist
In the past, jasełka (nativity scenes) were called the Bethlehem nursery, then figurines related to the birth of Christ, and from the 16th century a folk spectacle related to Christmas. In the biography of Bishop Grzegorz of Sanok, Filippo Buonaccorsi wrote about nativity plays in Franciscan churches: On Christmas Day,