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 On our way to Kazimierz by kentishgirl
Many if them being exterminated in the nearby Plaszow concentration camp...otherwise Auschwitz/Birkenau.
Kazimierz is a beautiful district to visit, its completley different to the Old Town of Krakow, both in atmosphere and looks!
There are some excellent Jewish restaurants here, along with shops, synagogues and the Museum.
The western quarter of the district is actually catholic, so if you are visiting for the Jewish history and culture stick to the Eastern side.* Leave a Comment
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 Jewish Square by kentishgirl
In the middle of the square you will find the Trading Hall dating back to 1900.
Each day there is a market held here and on a Sunday is becomes a secondhand sale - but this only takes place in the morning- so get here early is you want a bargain!* Leave a Comment
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 Town Hall at Wolnica Square by Skeptic-jr
It dates back to the beginning of Kazimierz. In 1528 the Town Hall was rebuilt in Renessaince-style (since that times it has its characteristic tower). The next bigger enlargement took place in the years 1875-1877.
After the World War II the Town Hall was adopted for the ethnographical museum. Leave a Comment Address: Wolnica SquareDirections: Kazimierz
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 Remu'h Cemetery by mightywease
The cemetery, though damaged, managed to survive the Nazi occupation when other cemeteries were almost entirely destroyed. Excavations in the past years have revealed many buried gravestones and tombs and although it was suspected that this may have been due to neglect or vandalism it appears that they were deliberately buried to save them from an earlier threat, possibly Swedish invasion in the 19th century.
Some of the gravestones are decorated with motifs and topped with metal coverings, of which I sadly do not know the significance. Many have stones or candles placed on them holding pieces of paper on which prayers and blessings are written.
Walking round the cemetery I found myself contemplating many things such as the human race’s capacity for inhumanity, for resilience, for fortitude, for kindness, for forgiveness and for reconciliation. I found it a profoundly moving yet peaceful place.
. Leave a Comment Address: Szeroka 40Directions: In the Kazimierz Quarter Open: 9.00am-4.00pm Mon-Fri. Vistors are expected to show respect and cover ther heads.
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Poland is known for its country wood carvers and their simple, charming portrayal of both religious and country life. We happened upon a gallery in Kazmierz District which specializes in such art work. He displayed the collection from an elderly man who lives in the country making the kinds of things shown in my shopping tip as well as here. The gallery owner will ship the pieces anywhere, which is good to know. When I asked about this service at the Cloth Market, the vendors were not willing to do such service. Please see other tips with more photos of other pieces found in this gallery. His selection was really quite nice.
There were wonderful old chests and newer painted chests and boxes in a few of the galleries and antique shops. The antique dealer was quick to tell me, however, that some of them cannot leave the country. Certain things from prior to 1935 cannot be exported. They are obviously trying to retain as many old cultural items as possible and I can't say I blame them in light of the fact that so much was lost in the course of the war. At any rate, don't be disappointed if you are going antique shopping in Poland. Some minor or small items can be carried out...but be certain to check before you finalize your purchases. Leave a Comment
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 Inside the Temple Synagogue by kentishgirl
This is still a place of prayer for the Jewish population in Krakow, so please be respectful and men please cover your heads when entering here.* Leave a Comment
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 Tempel Synagogue by naruto
You can see many significant buildings here, namely the Museum of Judaism on Szeroka Street, Remuh Cemetery and the Synagogue and Tempel Synagogue (left picture). Leave a Comment Directions: Walk towards Wawel Hill from Rynek Glowny, and then veer left onto Stradom Street which leads to Krakowska Street. The latter cuts through the heart of Kazimierz
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The Isaak synagogue was inaugurated in 1644, and is the largest synagogue in Kazimierz. It was, unsurprisingly, greatly damaged by the Nazis and renovation work did not begin until 1983.
It is a calm, thoughtful, quiet place. When I visited in 2006 a cantor sang in the background, some fragments of 17th century wall-paintings (uncovered by restoration work) could be seen, a television screen played a continual loop of film showing the move from Kazimierz to the Krakow ghetto; the smiling faces of young boys, the tears of an old man........
There was an exhibition of photographs entitled 'The Memory of Polish Jews', and another television in a small adjoining room which showed some Nazi propaganda film and some film of the uprising in the Warsaw ghetto.
I am now told (2009) that the films and photos are no longer to be seen, only the wall-paintings. A great pity. for they brought much reality home to me and others.
But the synagogue is still place which should be visited. Leave a Comment Address: Ul. Kupa 18Phone: +48 124305577Directions: Open every day from 9am to 7pm (except Saturdays and Jewish holidays). 7 zloty to enter, 10 additional zloty to take photographs. Tour guides and lectures can be organised.Other Contact: synagogaizaaka@eranet.pl
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 At the top of Szeroka St. in
Kazimierz by gosiaPL
Jewish settlement in Kazimierz goes back to the 15th c. and this was also when Jewish exiles from Czechia and Germany started arriving to Krakow. The Jewish community kept their own laws and traditions and was never polonised. It was a vibrant, lovely town until WWII.
The Jewish town centers around the Szeroka St. and the Plac Nowy Sq. And of course it has the synagogues and the old Jewish cemetery. It's being rennovated now bit by bit, but there's still a lot to be done. And many restaurants, galleries, antique shops and hotels are coming into being. Check my Restaurant and Shopping tips.
How to get there:
Walking: exit the market square into Sienna and continue straight ahead into Starowislna till you see the Jewish Kazimierz sign (about 20 min).
Public transport: any tram or bus that goes into Starowislna.
Taxi: From the market square area it will cost you 10 zl ($2.5). Leave a Comment Directions: Kazimierz, south-east of the market square
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We spent a great deal of time touring the Jewish district in Krakow. It is known as Kazimierz (not to be confused w/ Kazimierz Dolny). For Americans...these names are a challenge.
There is a square in Kazimierz where farmers bring their produce to the city dwellers. Such fresh delicacies. Wonderful views of daily life...cafes surround the market. Lots of restoration taking place.
You can see (in my subsequent photos) the difference between the ground floor of the buildings and the upper floors behind the woman shopping in the market. Street level units are renovated and rented before continuing the work on the upper floors. Each street in the district had restoratioin projects going on. Evidentally the families of Jews who lived here are pumping money back into the neighborhood to restore it. There is a tremendous effort led by a man in New York. I'm sure others are involved as well. The progress is startling from one visit to the next. Struggling with restoration in my own little village in Rhode Island, and having an intimate acquaintance with the costs makes me appreciate what is going on in Kazimierz.
Part of the tourist route includes visits to the oldest synogogue and cemetaries in the Jewish Quarter. It's a cultural lesson...as well as an historic one. Leave a Comment
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