Delve into the storied past of Kraków, one of Poland’s oldest and most historically significant cities, and discover the cultural treasures that have shaped its legacy. Standing amidst the cobblestone streets of Kraków, one is immediately enveloped by the palpable pulse of history that beats through this ancient Polish city.
Planning a trip to Kraków? You’ll notice the effortless and melodic way the locals say its name compared to the rest of us. But don’t fret! In our upcoming article, we’re diving into the tricks to mastering the word ‘Kraków’ in both Polish and English. We’ll even break down its
A term in economics that means restoring the former value of money. This term has also been adopted as a term for the renovation of architectural monuments in order to use them in accordance with their value. The attitude of the city authorities and the society towards the monuments from
Easter in Poland is the second most important Christian holiday after Christmas. It is celebrated everywhere around the country, Easter being very religious in character, but also simply an important Polish family tradition. Easter traditions The very first Easter celebration takes place a week before the Easter Sunday, on the so-called
Each May, students in every Polish academic city celebrate their favourite holiday – Juwenalia. There is no match for this event when it comes to partying, concerts, discos, etc. For a few days, the city centre is transformed into one big party, when universities and students come together to celebrate. Juwenalia in
For over two decades, the Judaica Foundation has organised a series of meetings and events entitled Bayit Hadash. Each year, for almost a month, Judaica houses various initiatives to promote Jewish culture, but also to foster relations between smaller communities in Krakow – Polish, foreign and with Jewish roots alike. Each
Krakow Photomonth Festival was first organised in 2001 as an independent initiative of the artistic community in Krakow. Over the years this bottom-up project grew into one of Europe’s leading photography festivals. Each year it draws the attention of photography enthusiasts and local artists, as well as the best photographers
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,