Key Facts • Born in 1812 in Krakow, Poland • Studied at Jagiellonian University before becoming a prominent architect and builder • Director of construction and pioneer of modern fire prevention methods in building • Brother-in-law to Karol Estreicher, the famous bibliographer • Key contributor to Krakow's reconstruction after the
Key Facts • Born: 1811 in Krakow, died 1875 in Krakow • Profession: Pharmacist, chemist, and balneologist • Education: Chemistry at Jagiellonian University and Berlin • Notable Property: Owner of the historic "Pod Złotą Głową" pharmacy at Main Market Square 13 • Scientific Contributions: Pioneer in mineral water research in
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,
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 castle in Pieskowa Skala has a long history as part of the Eagles’ Nests Trail. It is also one of the best examples of Renaissance architecture in Poland with tradition as a seat of several noble families. Located just 40 km from Krakow Old Town and surrounded by the astonishing
Sacrum-Profanum Festival originated in 2003 as a small, local initiative that presented secular and sacred music of the 18th and 19th centuries. Since the third edition, the festival’s interests moved towards presenting music of the 19th and 20th centuries. Since 2008, the festival features contemporary music from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Krakow Live Music Festival is one of the biggest in Poland, organised since 2006 and annually drawing the attention of thousands of participants with its interesting line-up and performers of international renown. It usually features more hip-hop artists than any other Polish festival. In previous years the festival’s headliners included: Jay-Z, Shaggy,
Every year in April a celebration of jazz takes place during the Jazz Festival in Krakow Masters and Youngsters. This festival aims to foster the relationship between young jazz performers from all over the world with experienced and esteemed jazz artists during several days of concerts. 2017 Jazz Festival
Simply called Skalka in Polish, this sacral complex located on a small outcrop in Kazimierz district, comprises of a church and Pauline monastery. It was founded as the major shrine of St. Stanislaw, one of the main saint patrons of Poland. In 1079 Stanislaw, then bishop of Krakow, was murdered
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.