建築
Wrapped in legend, Krakow’s historical old town is rich with architectural wonders from the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods. The churches, palaces, merchant houses, the trade pavilion and of course the infamous city castle represent just a handful of highlights displaying a myriad of details including: stained glass, religious relics, ornate structures, rich colours and intricate craftsmanship.
The Jewish district Kazimierz has its own distinctive take on architecture. Synagogues, in different architectural styles, are scattered throughout the area. The 15th century Old Synagogue, housing a branch of the Historical Museum, is considered the most precious. Moreover, the Old Jewish cemetery, dating back to 1511, is one of the most interesting in Europe.
One should not ignore the socialist-realist and industrial influence on architecture in Krakow. Massive buildings, housing estates, blocks of flats and wide avenues make up the face of the city’s largest district -- Nowa Huta. But one can find more than Soviet era architecture in this area – the pre-historic Mound of Wanda, the 13th century Cistercian Monastery in Mogila and the late 20th century boat shaped Arka Pana church, can all be found in Nowa Huta.
Architectural highlights in Krakow include:
Wawel Castle
Link: Wawel Castle
St. Mary’s Basilica
Plac Mariacki 5
Sukiennice – Cloth Hall
Rynek Glowny 1
Slowacki Theatre
pl. Ducha 1
Town Hall Tower
Rynek Glowny
The Old Synagogue
Ul. Szeroka 24
The Remuh Cemetery – Old Jewish Cemetery
ul. Szeroka 40
Nowa Huta
Link: Nowa Huta