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Jewish heritage tour

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Jul 11, 2008
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Krakow is a city that boasts of rich Jewish heritage. It is thought to have been the cultural centre of European Jews in the past. Although the WWII and Holocaust ended this multi-cultural period of Krakow, there are still places and monuments that remind of its former citizens. Especially known for Jewish heritage is Kazimierz district - at the beginning separate town and later on Jewish quarter of Krakow - where most of Krakow Jews lived. The district - not long ago devastated and forgotten - revives its character. Apart from newly renovated synagogues - that withstood the war period - there are many places (such as hotels, restaurants and cafes) that gain Jewish ambience and nostalgy over the past. Second part of the tour logically or by choice needs to be Podgorze - where during the WWII Jewish ghetto was formed. Although there are almost no signs of the former function of this place, it is worth visiting places where the remnants of the ghetto wall are situated and the Schindler's factory - thanks to whom many of lives were saved. Having seen where life of Krakow Jewish citizens began, where they were condemned to live during the WWII one might be interested in visiting Auschwitz (only 1,5h outside Krakow by public transport) where the Nazi politics brought them.
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  • Category: Walking tour
  • Traveler type: Culture, Sightseeing
  • Appeals to: Singles, Families with teenagers, Large groups, Seniors, Students, Budget travelers, Active/adventure, Tourists
  • Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Tags: Jewish, Podgorze, Krakow, Auschwitz, Kazimierz, Cracow, tour, Krakau
Description of Kazimierz - former Jewish district of Krakow.
2. Detailed desciption of the Jewish heritage tour in Krakow
Tracing the Jewish heritage of Krakow. The tour will lead you through Kazimierz - former Jewish quarter and Podgórze - later ghetto. You will also find there links to the most interesting places (such as cafes or museums).
Jewish heritage route. The text is actually a short introduction of the site where you will find the names of all the most important must sees.
4. Official Auschwitz museum website
The offcial site of Auschwitz museum. You will find there vital information on the tours, opening and closing hours, as well as additional informatin on events taking place there.
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