Historic Centre of Kraków
The Historic Centre of Kraków, 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.