Krakow

Krakow is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in Poland. Below are some interesting facts about Krakow:

1. The Old Town in Krakow is one of 14 sites in the world inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
2. Krakow is home to Poland's oldest university, the Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364.
3. Krakow has the largest market square in Europe, the Main Market Square (Rynek Główny), covering an area of 40 000 m².
4. The Royal Castle on Wawel was not only the residence of Polish kings but also the site of coronations and the burial place of many of them.
5. Krakow has many churches, including the largest church in Poland — St. Mary's Basilica, which is adorned with the famous altarpiece by Veit Stoss.
6. The famous Polish painter Jan Matejko lived and worked in Krakow, and his house has been turned into a museum.
7. The Main Market underground is a labyrinth whose history dates back to the 14th century. In the past it served as warehouses, shops, and brickworks.
8. Krakow hosts the annual Jewish Culture Festival "Jewish Culture Festival", which attracts thousands of tourists from around the world.
9. There are many interesting tourist sites around Krakow, such as the Wieliczka salt mine, Ojców National Park, and the castle at Pieskowa Skała.
10. Krakow was a city at the heart of the cultural revolution of the 1960s, and an important center of that movement was the Krzysztofory Gallery, where artists associated with movements such as 'neo-avant-garde' or the 'Krakow Group' exhibited their work.