photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Jun Wu | profile | all galleries >> Galleries >> kracow_poland tree view | thumbnails | slideshow
Kracow is arguably the most beautiful city in Poland. It was first founded in the 7th century and was the capital of Poland till early 17th century. It boasts of a rich cultural and architectural heritage and has been classified by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site. Unlike most other Polish cities, Kracow survived World War II largely thanks to the moral conscience of the commander of the German garrison. The Pope John Paul II was the city's cardinal before being elected to his present office. Among the cities illustrous figures, one should also include Nicholas Coppernicus, whose alma mater, Collegium Maius, still keeps Latin inscriptions in many of its funtion halls.
previous pagepages 1 2 3 4 ALL next page
Arcade of the Cloth Hall
Arcade of the Cloth Hall
Monument of Mickiewicz, legendary Polish poet
Monument of Mickiewicz, legendary Polish poet
Grey House, No. 6 Market Square
Grey House, No. 6 Market Square
St. Mary's Basilica
St. Mary's Basilica
Dugosz's House
Dugosz's House
Street near Market Square
Street near Market Square
Stairecase of Collegium Maius
Stairecase of Collegium Maius
Patio of Collegium Maius
Patio of Collegium Maius
Arcade in a side street
Arcade in a side street
French Street sidewalk arcade
French Street sidewalk arcade
One of the city's many monks at a conversation
One of the city's many monks at a conversation
French Street
French Street
previous pagepages 1 2 3 4 ALL next page