Historic Centre of Krakรณw
The historic centre of Cracow, the former capital
of Poland, is situated at the foot of the Royal Wawel Castle. The
13th-century merchants' town has Europe's largest market square and
numerous historical houses, palaces and churches with their magnificent
interiors. Further evidence of the town's fascinating history is
provided by the remnants of the 14th-century fortifications and the
medieval site of Kazimierz with its ancient synagogues in the southern
part of town, Jagellonian University and the Gothic cathedral where the
kings of Poland were buried.