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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.
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Vistula River with the Royal Castle in the background
Vistula River with the Royal Castle in the background
Street scene
Street scene
Royal Castle Tower
Royal Castle Tower
Old Residential Building
Old Residential Building
Royal Castle Courtyard
Royal Castle Courtyard
Royal Castle Exit
Royal Castle Exit
Royal Castle exterior
Royal Castle exterior
Royal Castle exterior
Royal Castle exterior
Promenade
Promenade
Old Building with a Holy Picture
Old Building with a Holy Picture
Ticketing Hall, Railway Station
Ticketing Hall, Railway Station
Tramway Stop
Tramway Stop
Fortification outside Florian Gate
Fortification outside Florian Gate
City Walls
City Walls
Surviving rampart with Tower of Carpenter
Surviving rampart with Tower of Carpenter
Florian Street
Florian Street
Michalik's Den, a century old hide-out favoured by writers
Michalik's Den, a century old hide-out favoured by writers
Waitress  of Michalik's Den sporting trade mark colour
Waitress of Michalik's Den sporting trade mark colour
Florian Street
Florian Street
Florian Street
Florian Street
Market Square, south side
Market Square, south side
Cloth Hall, first built in 1300.
Cloth Hall, first built in 1300.
Market Square, north side
Market Square, north side
City Hall Tower
City Hall Tower
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
Cardinal's Palace
Cardinal's Palace
Singing monks
Singing monks
Portrait of a Local Gentleman
Portrait of a Local Gentleman
A Caller
A Caller
A Girl in Market
A Girl in Market
Horse Carriage Driver
Horse Carriage Driver
Another Horse Carriage Driver
Another Horse Carriage Driver
St. Florian Gate
St. Florian Gate
Park outside St. Florian Gate
Park outside St. Florian Gate
Street Scene
Street Scene
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