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History of Kazimierz and the Kraków Jews
In 1335, King Casimir the Great (Kazimierz Wielki), signed the Great Charter of the Borough of Kazimierz, endowing it with the privileges of the Law of Magdeburg. This enterprise was not only of significant economic importance, but also of strategic importance as well. The new borough was to be more than just a trading partner for Kraków. Thanks to its hefty defences it was also, and in particular, to be a shield protecting the older borough from the south... »
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... »
Krakowska Street
This street has always been the main development axis of the City of Kazimierz since time immemorial. It is here that the most solid houses were built, and warehouses situated... »
House of Esterka
A Gothic house located on ul. Krakowska in Kazimierz for centuries has been associated with Esterka - a mysteriuos mistress of King Casimir the Great. Today, the building houses a branch of the Ethnographic Museum... »
Brothers Hospitallers of St John of God's Church
The façade of the church, by Francesco Placidi, a Roman architect who settled in Kraków, is a proof of the highest mastery. It is one of the most intriguing cases of late-baroque architecture in this part of Europe... »
Bernardine Church
Kraków's first Bernadine monks were recruited from among the audience who came to hear St John Capistrano, an austere preacher who gave fiery sermons against sin and excess during his stay in the city... »
Corpus Christi Church
The church was founded as a parish church for the new town of Kazimierz, established by King Casimir the Great (Kazimierz Wielki) in 1335. King Ladislaus Jagiełło entrusted it to the Lateran Congregation of Canons Regular... »
St Catherine and St Margaret's Church
The church is a foundation of King Casimir the Great. It is an excellent example of the Gothic sacred architecture that we owe to a bishop’s anathema... Even though the construction of the basilica began around 1343, it was never fully completed... »
Church Na Skałce (On the Rock)
Long-standing tradition has associated the church “na Skałce” (literally: “on the Rock”) with the martyr’s death of the Bishop of Kraków Stanislaus (Stanisław) of Szczepanów which ended the conflict between the Bishop and King Boleslaus the Bold (Bolesław Śmiały) in 1079... »
Stradom Street
Stradom, a mediaeval settlement at the foot of Wawel Hill, was mainly inhabited by craftsmen and servants working in the castle. In 1419, King Ladislaus Jagiełło included Stradom in Kazimierz... »
Congregation of the Mission's Church
The church of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) was built early in the 18th century to the design of a famous local architect from baroque times, Kacper Bażanka... »
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... »
Old Synagogue (Alte Schul)
Kraków’s oldest synagogue was most probably built soon after the enforced exodus of Kraków Jews to Kazimierz following the decree of King John Albert (Jan Olbracht) of 1495... »
Remuh Synagogue and Cemetary
Consent to build the synagogue was granted by King Sigismund Augustus (Zygmunt August) himself to the wealthy merchant Isserl ben Josef. It was to be a gift for his son, Moses Isserles, known as Remuh... »
Tempel Synagogue (Progressive)
A characteristic feature of the progressive programme of the Tempel synagogue were the sermons preached alternately in Polish and German. Its most eminent preacher was Rabbi Dr Ozjasz Thon... »
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5th Film Music Festival
The world premiere of a simultaneous screening of the cinematic hit Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, a festive gala to celebrate Wojciech Kilar’s 80th birthday, and during the finale, a special treat for fans of SF and the cult saga Alien. The 5th Film Music Festival is sure to satisfy both music and cinema lovers.... »
