POLAND

TRAVEL KRAKOW

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Krakow was the capital of the ancient Polish Kingdom until 1596.

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rynek glowny

Dating to the 10th century, it's the largest medieval market square in Central Europe.

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Dominating the center of the market square is Krakow Cloth Hall – once the nucleus of international trade.

Krakow Cloth Hall - an important source of exotic imports from the East.

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wawel castle

Wawel Castle had been the seat of Polish kings for over five centuries.

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The castle was built around an Italian-styled main courtyard. It is home to staterooms, royal apartments, and the Wawel Cathedral, with its distinctive ice-cream scoop domes.

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WIELICZKA SALT MINE

Opened in the 13th century, this place is the masterpiece of generations of miners.

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It comprises underground corridors, lakes, and chambers carved out of rock salt.

The Chapel of Saint Kinga is dedicated to the patron saint of salt miners.

Krakow - Poland's Ancient Capital

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