"princesss's new Krakow page" a Krakow Travel Page by princesss

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The royal capital for half a millennium, Kraków has witnessed and absorbed more history than any other Polish city. Moreover, it came through the last war unscathed, so it has retained a wealth of old architecture from different periods.

The tallest structures on Kraków's skyline are not skyscrapers but the spires of old churches, the 20th century's impact having been confined to acid rain. Yet Kraków isn't a silent memorial to bygone events: it's a city alive with character and soul.

Kracow isn't as popular as Rome or Paris but it's really a beautiful and nice city with a pleasant atmosphere. I think you need at least two days to get an impression of this Polish city.

Everybody knows Kracow and if you don't you still do. Some kilometres away from this magnificent city lies Auschwitz the concentrationkamp where millions of innocent people died. Pope John Paul II was born near Kracow.(pic=market square)