The historic centre of Cracow, the former capital of Poland, is situated at the foot of the Royal Wawel Castle.
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.
http://eu.cyberdusk.pl/yd/mediawiki/index.php?title=POLAND#Cracow with magnificent late Gothic wooden altar by Wit Stwosz.
with Gothic cathedral where the kings of Poland were buried.
It's a part of city fortifications, built in 1489-1499 as an additional protection of the gate and the town arsenal adjoining the walls.
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