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Sacrum Profanum 2010: Nordic Pantheon

Although this year’s Sacrum Profanum will transport us to Europe’s cooler regions, there will be no shortage of hot moments as well. The stars of this Nordic version of the festival will be Jón “Jónsi” Þór Birgisson and the Icelandic band múm.... »

Szeroka Street

The street is actually an elongated old market square. Standing along its sides are ancient synagogues, a mansion, and dignitaries' houses from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.... »

Wolnica Square and the City Hall of Kazimierz

Today Wolnica Square is part of the former market square of the city of Kazimierz. The market was staked out with real panache soon after the chartering of the city in 1335. Its size was only a little smaller than that of Kraków.... »

Dragon’s Den

According to legend, the caves under Wawel Hill – whose corridors extend 270 m (885 ft) and reach a height of 10 m (33 ft) – used to be the dwelling place of the Wawel Dragon... »

Barbican

The pearl within the Kraków system of fortifications, the Gothic Barbican, called with all familiarity the “Rondel” (“Saucepan”), was built to answer the Turkish threat that increased towards the end of the 15th century... »

Wianki – Casting of the Wreaths

Much like in the case of many other traditions, the origin of the casting of the wreaths dates back to pagan times. The Midsummer Night festivity took place on the shortest night of the year, and was connected to the worshipping of fire and water... »

St Giles' Church

According to tradition, the church was founded by Prince Ladislaus Herman in the 11th century as thanksgiving for the birth of his son, Boleslaus. Archaeological research has not however confirmed that version... »

Lajkonik

Once a year, on the Thursday following Corpus Christi, crowds gather in the courtyard of the Premonstratensian Convent. Everyone is waiting for the main hero of the day – Lajkonik, or the hobby horse of Kraków – who begins his annual cavorting there... »

AUSCHWITZWIELICZKA

The AUSCHWITZWIELICZKA work is Mirosław Bałka's first permanent installation realised by the artist in a public space in Poland. This work is an effect of his personal reflection and experiences.... »

The most enduring work of King Casimir

King Casimir the Great (Kazimierz Wielki, 1310-1370) gained his sobriquet as a result of his wise reign, during which his country prospered politically and economically. The monarch as farsighted as enlightened decided also to care for the education of his subjects and founded Poland’s first university... »