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Popper Synagogue
Founded in 1620 by Wolf Popper, a tycoon well-known in Europe, was considered the richest and well-equipped synagogue in Kazimierz. During his prayers, Popper used to stand on one leg, hence his nickname Bocian (Stork)... »
Isaac Synagogue
The synagogue was built in 1638-1644. It was founded by Isaac son of Jacob, a merchant and a banker, senior of the Jewish Religious Congregation. The merit of the banker’s arguments, that enabled the synagogue's erection, was discussed for more than a year and a day... »
Kupa Synagogue
The not very imposing building takes its name from the Hebrew, and is derived from the word kupah meaning money, as the construction was paid for from the money of the Kehila, i.e. the authorities of the Jewish community... »
High Synagogue
Built in 1556-1563, this was among the richest synagogues in the Jewish town in Kazimierz. Its name is associated with the location of the men's prayer room on the first floor... »
Nowy (Żydowski) Square
Claims that the area was settled after 1500 by Jews displaced from Moravia. Many snug cafes with furnishing derived from the atmosphere of former Kazimierz developed on the ground floors... »
New Jewish Cemetery
A plot assingned to the Jewish cemetery was purchased from the Order of Saint Augustine. This is a story that does not seem unusual in Kraków's Kazimierz, where Corpus Christi Street meets Rabbi Meisels Street... »
Father Laetus Bernatek Footbridge
This bridge over the Vistula for pedestrians and cyclists connects the districts of Podgórze and Kazimierz. It bears the same of Father Laetus Bernatek, prior of the Knights Hospitallers’ chapter in the 19th century... »
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at the mouth of ul. Mostowa and Podolski embankment at the mouth of ul. Brodzińskiego
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Historical Museum of the City of Kraków
The wartime history of the factory, its owner Oskar Schindler, and the Jewish prisoners of the Płaszów camp became known primarily thanks to Steven Spielberg... »
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Wawel
Although there are few who can guess which church bears the official name of the Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus the Bishop and Martyr and St Wenceslas,... »
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Various Faces of MOCAK
Since it opened in May last year, the expansive floor space of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow (MOCAK) are regularly filled with temporary exhibitions. Four will be opened on 16 February.... »
