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I suppose most tourists who go to Krakow take a photo of the beautiful Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) in the Rynek - I was no exception - although I was fortunate to find the Rynek so empty.
Modern archaeologists have proved that the Cloth Hall was one of the first large 'department stores' in Europe, dating from as early as the 12th century -- a quote from Jaroszewski's "Cracow - a Townscape in Miniature".
The advent of cheap flights to Krakow from around Europe mean that the city is just going to get busier and busier -- so go now and enjoy what this wonderful city has to offer -- before it becomes too crowded ... |
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johngayton Tue Aug 26, 2008 00:27 UTC
Nice page and good tip about Orbis - it does make life simpler! Nostravia, John. | ligaya Sat Dec 15, 2007 18:41 UTC
god bless the polska | Toshioohsako Sat Dec 15, 2007 13:40 UTC
i was in this market place a few weeks ago. It was beautiful with snow. Regards | arnopg Sun Jul 29, 2007 15:16 UTC
Part of the factory is now converted into a museum. There is a small exhibition on Schindler's life in Krakow. |
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