Krakow by night
by HORSCHECK
Most sights of Krakow are beautifully illuminated at night.
Especially the historic buildings at the Main Square (Rynek Glowny) are worth seeing in darkness.
Other places to visit at night are the St. Florian's Gate (Brama Florrianska) and the Slowacki Theatre (Teatr im. Juliusza Slowackiego).
Kanonicza ulica.
by Maurizioago
This street ends at the foot of the castle. It is probably the oldest street in Krakow. Until the 14th century this street was lined with mansions of noblemen. Then canons and prelates built some palaces there. From 1951 to 1963 Karol Woijtila, future Pope John Paul II lived at 19 and 21 in this street.
Beautiful Flowers on market square
by Alicja1
The most beautiful roses you can by just in the center of Cracow. Its very popular here to give flowers to woman. Also on formal meeting men kiss the hand of woman. Its old habit but we still like it !
...and some real Krakow locals...
by Wiktoria
...and some real Krakow locals dressed in traditional noblemen costumes. I told you (on my Gdansk page) that every region of Poland used to have its unique fashions.
The guy on the right really reminds me of what a wealthy Krakow local would probably look like a few centuries ago. I'm talking about his chubby cheeks and double chin. The ones that could afford it liked mighty feasts back then. It is interesting to note that the fashion of using big scarf-like-belts was influenced by distant Middle Eastern styles. The even more traditional male costume from Krakow includes a hat topped with peacock's feather (see picture below).
Cracow Zoo
by Alicja1
For some reason not many tourist getting there. I think they loosing a lot because Zoo and Zoo surrounding in Cracow is very beautiful. If you need little bit peace and nature thats a place to go.It's often said that you can get the measure of a nation by how well they treat their animals, and if this is anything to go by, then Poland must be right up there with the best. Zoos in general can provoke strong reactions, notwithstanding their immediate popularity with children, but it must be said that Cracow has a really excellent one, located in the pretty Las Wolski (Wolski Forest) in the western suburbs of the city. It's of manageable size, with decent-sized open areas for the larger mammals, and aviaries that are not over-stocked with feathered friends. There's a small cafe just outside that sells grilled Polish sausages and chips, as well as drinks and other snacks. Round it all off with a stroll through the pretty forest surrounds. A good day out.