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 20 Jan 2012
Easter Fair takes place on the Main Square in Krakow. Fair is an annual event, held during the period preceding Easter. For the duration of the holiday bazaar stalls are issued. Products offered by buyers are primarily festive articles: decorations, baskets, palm trees, candles, blown, hand painted porcelain, jewelry, regional products (tablecloths holiday, braid), products from the mass of salt, flour, with hay, wood . For trade visitors and tourists there are prepared small gastronomy points proposing Old Polish cuisine, dumplings and oscypki, sweets as well as the draft of the "Hot Galician Wine " and "Mead”. The Fairs are accompanied by numerous events, including: demonstration of palm trees and Easter rituals. On Holy Saturday there is a demonstration of traditional regional Easter dishes.foto-wikipedia.org.
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added 23 Jan 2012
Easter (Old English: Ēostre; Greek: Πάσχα, Paskha; Hebrew: פֶּסַח, Pesakh, "Passover") is the central religious feast in the Christian liturgical year.[1] According to Christian scripture, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. Some Christians celebrate this resurrection on Easter Day or Easter Sunday[2] (also Resurrection Day or Resurrection Sunday), two days after Good Friday and three days after Maundy Thursday. Text + photo; www.wikipedia.org
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added 21 Jan 2012
Today, Misteria Paschalia is one of the most important European festivals dedicated to early music. The consequently built image, carefully thought out programme, cohesive idea of presenting music connected to the Holy Week and Easter, performed by acknowledged masters and outstanding interpreters of the historical trend. www.misteriapaschalia.com
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added 24 Jan 2012
Cracovia Marathon is since 2002 an annual marathon, which is accompanied by other sporting events (eg parliamentarians World Cup in the marathon, "Mini-Marathon") is usually in the first decade of May in Krakow. Marathon trail, whose motto is history in the background passes through the most interesting places in the city.The main organizer of the event is the City of Krakow. Patron of sports Cracovia Marathon is now Robert Korzeniowski.More informations on www.cracoviamaraton.pl, foto; www.cracoviamaraton.pl
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added 28 Jan 2012
Photomonth in Krakow Festival 2011 appreciated by critics all over the world! News date: 2011-06-15 From 13 May to 12 June you’ve had an opportunity to participate in one of Poland’s most important cultural events! And, as it turns out, in the world, too. The festival is gaining an ever wider group of devotees further afield than just Poland!text&photo; www.photomonth.com
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