The Krakow Barbican is a relic of the medieval fortifications that once encircled the Old Town of Krakow. It is one of only three such fortified outposts preserved in Europe. The Barbican was built in 1498-1499 as a protection of the northern section of the fortifications. The latest achievements of medieval fortification were

The area of today’s Krakow Old Town (in Polish Stare Miasto) actually mirrors the territories of the town of Krakow from the Middle Ages until the end of 18th century. History of the Krakow Old Town begins in the 9th century and leaves an important mark in the origins of Polish statehood.

The Main Square in Krakow is a large, almost 430,000 ft2 square in the very heart of the historic Old Town. It is one of the largest of all grand squares in medieval cities of Europe and is by far the most beautiful. With its many well preserved and colourful townhouses,

All of the synagogues in Krakow are located in the Jewish Quarter in Kazimierz. The Jewish community in Krakow had been living in Kazimierz for centuries, creating one of the most vibrant Jewish centres in this part of Europe. After World War II the Jewish Quarter was completely devastated and

History of the Cathedral The Cathedral on the Wawel Hill is a place of worship of top significance. It is due to the role that temple served over the centuries. From the reign of the very first King of Poland, Boleslaw Chrobry, son of Mieszko I, the Wawel Hill was