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 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 8 Feb 2012
All Saints' Day (in the Catholic Church officially the Solemnity of All Saints and also called All Hallows or Hallowmas[1]), often shortened to All Saints, is a solemnity celebrated on 1 November in Western Christianity, and on the first Sunday after Pentecost in Eastern Christianity, in honour of all the saints, known and unknown.In terms of Western Christian theology, the day commemorates all those who have attained the beatific vision in Heaven. It is a national holiday in many historically Catholic countries.Www.wikipedia.org
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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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added 26 Dec 2011
Before selecting the theme of the 20th Grand Finale we consulted with a whole host of doctors. These people had been with us all those years when the Orchestra had been supporting various fields of child medicine. It is hard to believe how much we managed to achieve and to what extent healthcare standards in Polish children’s hospitals changed thanks to our work. Some problems, like for example retinopathy of prematurity, were solved completely.When the Orchestra played for the first time, the aim of our fundraising was to save newborns with heart defects. After twenty years of our work, the newborn is still our number one priority.http://www.wosp.org.pl/final/
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added 26 Dec 2011
First tournament edition took place in the 1974. Nationwide Dance Tournament in Prof. Marian Wieczysty is organized every year in the January in the death anniversary of professor Wieczysty (1902-1986), the master and dance expert, excellent teacher and the founder of the first dance club near the Krakowski Dom Kultury (Cracow Culture Center). The above competition is held in 10 categories of standard and Latin American dance what gives polish dance couples possibility a parity in competition, regardless of dance class. Dance show takes place in the sport’s club hall “Korona” and because of it’s spectacular character collects the numerous audience.base+photo: www.wieczysty.org
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