Krakow received in 2000 the name of the European capital of culture, and not without reason. Krakow from years is called the cultural capital of the country. The city attracts people from all over the world not only because of exceptional tourist attractions and landmarks like Wawel Royal Castle, the Cloth Hall, the Jewish Quarter Kazimierz, but also because of cultural events, which are permanently etched into the city calendar.
Festival of Jewish Culture, Cepeliada, Wreaths, Sacrum-Profanum Festival, Museum Night, the Feast of Bread, Emmaus are just some of the proposals offered annualy. It should be not only seen but it’a also worth participating in them, to experience these moments in an unforgettable atmosphere. For several years, the city combines its festivals under one common banner of "6 senses" and such it the aim – to allow visitors to feel the experiences of Krakow receipt of all cultural proposals by all senses, the sixth additional booking to the full sense of the atmosphere of the city itself.
Krakow is a city that pulsates with life and every day and every night, interesting and unusual things are happening here. In addition to developments in the institutions known and universally recognized, in Cracow, is increasingly taking place OFF cultural events, looking for their place in a cosy bars, offering its guests an intimate atmosphere.
In this section we present to you an important and noteworthy events. We hope that our recommendations will provide you with assistance in organizing your stay in Krakow, in order to take full advantage of the time spent here.
added 24 Jan 2012
The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2012, will be the 14th European Championship for national football teams sanctioned by UEFA. The final tournament will be hosted by Poland and Ukraine between 8 June and 1 July 2012. It is the first time that either nation has hosted the tournament. This bid was chosen by UEFA's Executive Committee in 2007.[1]The final tournament features sixteen nations, the last European Championship to do so (from Euro 2016 onward, there will be 24 finalists). Qualification was contested by 51 nations between August 2010 and November 2011 to join the two host nations in the tournament. The winner of the tournament gains automatic entry to the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup hosted by Brazil.[2]more on www.wikipedia.orgtext&photo; www.wikipedia.org
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added 10 May 2010
St. Mary’s Tower, also known as the Watch Tower, Wake, Alarm or BugleTower. The only tower in the world at which a bugle has been playedevery hour for six hundred years for the four corners of the world.To see and to hear these wonders one must climb 239 steps, to a floor54 m above ground level. The trumpeter needs two and a half minutesto ascend the tower. Visitors do not need to hurry. Up at the top theywill be heartily greeted by bugle players – members of the fire service,the last magicians of Cracow…
We invite you to visit St. Mary’s Tower from 1 May to 30 September2010 every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 9.00 am – 11.30 am,1.00 pm – 5.30 pm.
Tickets available at the St. Mary’s Church.Ticket prices:5 zł – adult3 zł – children under 15.
added 13 May 2010
The crypt with bodies of President Kaczynski and his wife died in a plane crash on 10th April 2010 , were opened for the public after the family and official members of the delegation left the Wawel Hill after funeral ceremony.President’s coffins were buried in the sarcophagus situated in ahead of crypt of Józef Piłsudski under Silver Bells Tower (Wieża Srebrnych Dzwonów). The sarcophagus was made of onyx characterized by the specific, crystalic structure, letting the light and more strong than alabaster. The simple form of rectangular prism of the following dimensions238 x 154 x 60 cm. On the upper plaque witch weight is 400 kg, was knocked out the cross. On the longest side the name of president couple were placed : Lech Aleksander Kaczyński, Maria Helena Mackiewicz Kaczyńska. The tomb of presidential couple is open to visiting on the Wawel crypt under Silver Bells every day from 9.00 to 19.30. Entrance free.
added 7 Jan 2010
The fence encircling the construction site features an exhibition entitled The New Sukiennice (New Cloth Hall) – refurbishment and modernization of the 20th Century Polish Art Gallery in Krakow's Sukiennice, informing Krakow's residents and tourists about the work under way. The project includes 38 panels, which were reproductions of paintings, archival photographs describing the history of the Cloth Hall - the first seat of the National Museum in Krakow - from the creation of the Gallery at the moment and information about museum, its departments and galleries. A special place is allocated to the presentation of the project "New Cloth Hall" - in this section will be information boards about donors, visualization the facility after repair, and photographs showing the current state of the Prussian Homage Hall.
All information is available in Polish and English.
added 11 Feb 2011
The tournament, traditionally held at this time of the year, is the largest chess event in Poland. Several hundred contestants from Poland and abroad will compete not only for prestige but also for valuable prizes. The New Year Blitz Tournament is an additional attraction.Organisers: Małopolski Związek Szachowy, Gmina Miejska Kraków / Małopolska Chess Federation, Municipality of KrakówVenue: Electric Schools Complex no. 1 in Kraków (ul. Kamieńskiego 49)www.mzszach.l.pl, www.karnet.krakow.pl, foto www.karnet.krakow.pl
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