Things to see in Lesser Poland - What to see in Lesser Poland

Train Stations in Krakow

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Główny in Polish means "central", so all main train stations are often called "city name" Główny. So this is the central station

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Statues in Krakow

The Trumpeter of Krakow

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The steeple of the church Santa Maria in Krakow is also known as the tower Hejnał, since from the top every hour a trumpeter plays

Cities in Wadowice

Wadowice, John Paul II Town

Wadowice is a small town located in southern Poland. It is 50 kilometers from Kraków with almost 20,000 inhabitants. It is renowne

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Of Cultural Interest in Wadowice

Dr. House of John Paul II

John Paul II, Karol Wojtyla was born on May 18, 1920 in Wadowice, a village in Poland near Krakow. His mother, Emilia Kaczorowska

Churches in Wadowice

Basilica of Wadowice

This basilica is the most important church in Wadowice. It's very close to the birthplace of Pope John Paul II. Here the pope, the

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Villages in Wadowice

Kalwaria Zebrzydowska

This population of just under 5,000 inhabitants is in southern Poland, near Wadowice, the hometown of Pope John Paul II. The city

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Historical Monuments in Krakow

St. Florian's Gate

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In the thirteenth century it was decided to build a wall around the medieval city of Krakow to defend it from encroachment, Krakow

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Squares in Krakow

Bohaterów Getta Square

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Cemeteries in Krakow

Remuh Cemetery

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Krakow was a city inhabited by more than 60,000 Jews before World War II. Few families remained after the population was reduced.

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Historical Monuments in Krakow

The Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)

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The stalls in this old market are a great place to buy some souvenirs. They have everything from shirts and keychains, to flutes,

Statues in Krakow

Dragons

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Walking through Krakow you can not but notice the omnipresence of that fabulous animal: the Dragon. After researching a bit I got

Churches in Krakow

St. Andrew's Church

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The church is built in Romanesque style and was built as a church-fortress, with towers and two defensive openings. It's character

Streets in Krakow

Jozefa Street

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This street is one of the most beautiful in the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, in addition to a synagogue and another road, the spec

Churches in Krakow

Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

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Streets in Krakow

Grodzka Street

This is the street that leads straight from the main square to the Wawel Castle 3km away. The street is full of restaurants and sh

Museums in Krakow

Collegium Maius

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With a history that begins in 1400, the Collegium Maius is the most ancient university building in Poland and popular among its s

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Flea Markets in Krakow

Artists' Market

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This market is located next to the door of San Floiran where artists display their paintings against the wall. Painters show exhib

Synagogues in Krakow

Tempel Synagogue

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Built in Renaissance Arabic style, it broke ground in 1860 and was completed 2 years later (1862). Unfortunately, and as expected,

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Things to do in Lesser Poland

The top 132 attractions in Lesser Poland