Sculptures and monuments inKraków

Q: In what architectural style were the main temples of Krakow built and who designed them?

The Mariatsky church is a sample of Gothic architecture of the XIV century with Baroque elements, and its altar was created by the carver Vita Stvosh. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul, built in the Baroque style in the early seventeenth century, was designed by Italian architect Giovanni Trevano. The Cathedral of Saints Stanislaw and Wenceslas combines Gothic and Renaissance, and its Sigismund chapel is decorated with a dome by Bartolomeo Berecci.

Q: Where to go in Krakow with children for an interesting family holiday?

The Polish Aviation Museum on the site of the former Rakovice airfield offers a collection of more than 200 aircraft and helicopters. The Krakow Zoo, founded in 1929, has about 1,400 animals, including rare species. Interactive Museum "Dungeons of the Market" introduces the history of medieval Krakow through multimedia exhibitions.

Q: Where in Krakow to take the most beautiful photos?

Panoramic views open from the Kurgan Kosciuszko, a mound hill of the XIX century, and from the town hall tower on the Market Square. Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter, with its narrow streets and synagogues, is ideal for atmospheric shots. The Florian Gate and Barbacán, surviving fragments of the city's fortifications, create impressive architectural shots.

Q: What legends are associated with the Wawel Castle in Krakow?

The Wawel dragon, according to legend, lived in a cave at the foot of the castle, until he was defeated by cunning Prince Krakus. The Sigismund bell on the cathedral tower, cast in 1520, is said to ring only at special moments in Polish history. In the dungeons of the castle, as legend says, treasures of kings and knights are kept.

Q: What little-known sights of Krakow are worth seeing?

The museum of Jan Matejko, dedicated to the work of the famous Polish artist, is located in his former house of the XIX century. The dungeons of St. Wojciech Church in Market Square reveal the history of early medieval Krakow. Mangha, a museum of Japanese art and technology founded by Felix Mangasu Yasensky, offers unique exhibits from Asia.

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"Connected Eros" sculpture

Linked Eros is a sculpture installed in the Old Market Square in 2003. It was performed by the famous Polish artist Igor Mitoray i …

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Monument to Pope John Paul II

The monument to Pope John Paul II in Krakow is one of the results of the so-called “pope cult”, which arose due to the close conne …

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Monument to the dog Joku

The monument to the dog Joku is located in Krakow, on the Vistula Boulevard. It was installed in 2001, the author is the sculptor …

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Monument to Adam Miscavige

The monument to Adam Mickiewicz is located on the Old Market Square. The monument was inaugurated in 1898 in honor of the annivers …

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Monument to the Pope

John Paul II (Latin Ioannes Paulus PP. II, Polish) Jan Pawe1 II, Italian. Giovanni Paolo II before enthronement by Karol Jozef Woj …

Monument to Tadeusz Kosciuszk

During the occupation of Krakow by German troops in 1941, the monument was destroyed. The monument to Tadeusz Kosciuszko was resto …

Excursions Kraków (9)

3 h. 30 min. 1 - 15

Krakow - Two in One - Old Town and Wawel, Kazimierz

Quite a long tour of the main sights of Krakow, located in the city center (the distance of the tour route is about 4.5 km). This …

25 € man

3 h. 1 - 4

Sightseeing tour of the royal city - Krakow

During the tour we will see: Florian Gate, the Royal Road, the Main Market Square, Sukennitsa, the Mariatsky Church, the oldest bu …

60 € group

3 h. 30 min. 2 - 8

Dinner at the national restaurant with a show program

We invite you to a restaurant of traditional Polish cuisine, located near Krakow. In the cozy atmosphere of the Polish inn, at wo …

55 € man

8 h. 2 - 8

A trip to Auschwitz, to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.

It is possible to join the transfer (30 euros per person) Check the dates in the correspondence. In addition, an entrance ticket …

65 € man

Guides Kraków (4)

Rostislav Rostislavovich Dyachuk

Warsaw

Language: Polish, Russian, Ukrainian

Organization of one or two day trips from Warsaw to Krakow, Wieliczka, Gdansk, Sopot, Zakopane, Poznan, Auschwitz, Pragu …

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Tatiana Maslennikova

Kraków

Language: Русский

Sightseeing walking tour of Krakow - the Old Town and Wawel Hill, as well as the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, the territ …

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Larisa Strigachev

Warsaw

Language: English, Русский, Украинский

Interpreter-synchronist, tour guide, stylist (with a diploma) and shopping consultant, (based on separate agreements) pe …

Petr Konechko

Warsaw

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I will show you the city in all its angles, tell you many interesting stories about its inhabitants and take you anywher …

Sculptures and monuments inKraków

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