U schyłku XV w. Kazimierz, stanowiący wówczas oddzielne miasto, stał się ośrodkiem dwóch kultur chrześcijańskiej i żydowskiej. Wiele zabytków (zwłaszcza sakralnych) świadczących o świetności tych kultur można oglądać do dziś. Trasę zabytków żydowskich rozpoczynamy od centrum Kultury Żydowskiej (ul. Meiselsa) prężnie działającego ośrodka kulturalnego. Następnie kierujemy się w stronę żydowskich bożnic. Tempel (ul.Miodowa) wybudowano na poczatku 2.poł. XIXw. dla Stowarzyszenia Izraelitów Postępowych.
Po obejrzeniu XVII-wiecznej synagogi Kupa przy ul. Warszauera dochodzimy do synagogi Izaaka przy ul. Kupa, zbudowanej w latach 1638-44r. Prz ul. Józefa znajduje się wzniesiona pod koniec XVIw. synagoga zwana Wysoką. Kulminacyjnym punktem trasy jest ulica Szeroka, przy której zbudowano aż trzy synagogi. Najcenniejsza z nich jest Stara Synagoga, najstarsza świątynia żydowska w Polsce. Jej początki sięgają XV w. obecnie oddział Muzeum Historycznego miasta Krakowa z ekspozycją poświęconą historii i kulturze krakowskich żydów. Przy renesansowe synagodze Remuh mieści się jeszcze starszy zabytkowy cmentarz. Znajduja sie tam m.in. grób rabina Mojżesza Isserlesa (zm. 1572r.) cel pielgrzymek Żydów z całego świata.
Po obejrzeniu XVII-wiecznej synagogi Poppera udajemy sie poza granicę historycznego Kazimierza, by zobaczyć cmentarz żydowski przy ul. Miodowej. To inne rzeczy można zobaczyć idąc z przewodnikiem po Kazimierzu Krakow walking tours.
Trasa Zabytków Żydowskich
Posted: 28th October 2011 by kyanek in CracowTags: krakow, krakow tours, krakow walking tours
Oswiecim castle
Posted: 26th January 2011 by kyanek in CracowTags: auschwitz tour, krakow, krakow to auschwitz, oswiecim
In the 14th century, the dukes of Oswiecim erected a Gothic castle on the site of the wooden fortress that had stood over the Sola river. The castle was damaged many times over Swedes in the 17th century After reconstruction, the castle for some time. In 1805, the Oswiecim Castle, was severely damaged by flooding from the nearby Sola. The construction work undertaken at the beginning of the 20th century altered the structure dramatically. Only the 13th century. Square, Gothic tower retained its original from (it now houses the Oswiecim Municipal Council). Remnants of the defensive walls can be found on the castle hill a significant part of fortifications have been washed away by the Sola, which changed its course over the centuries. Two tunnels run under the castle the older one was constructed before 1914, another, dug by the Germans during World War II, served as an air-raid shelter.
If would you like to see this castle you have to book Auschwitz tour in Krakowtransfer company.
Tyniec Abbey tour
Posted: 26th January 2011 by kyanek in CracowTags: krakow, krakow tour, trips in Krakow
The church and monastery of SS. Peter and Paul are perched upon a high limestone rock by the Vistula river. According to tradition, the abbey was founded by Casimir the Restorer (1016-58r.) First, a Romanesque basilica with three apses stood there. In the 14th century, the Benedictine monks of Tyniec sited with Prince Ladislas the Elbow-High later King of Poland, who competed for the throne with the supports of the Czech Premyslid dynasty. During the fighting, the monastery`s buildings were severely damaged. It was only in the 15th century that the monastery was rebuilt as a gothic complex with numerous defensive features. The only Romanesque sections still in existence are the southern wall of the basilica with a Romanesque portal courtyard and refectory foundations as well as certain architectural decorations. The Baroque interior decorations of the church date back to the middle of the 17th century. The Tyniec Abbey was turned into a fortress several times e.g. during the Swedish wars in the 17th century and the struggle of the Confederates of Bar against Russian troops in the second 18th century. In 1816r. the abbey in the part of Poland under Austrian rule was dissolved by the authorities and the last Tyniec monk died in 1844r. it was only in 1939r. that Cardinal Adam Sapieha returned the hill together with the buildings to the Benedictines who had lost it over 100 years earlier in 1968r. the monastery became an abbey again. Krakowconnect organizes trips in Krakow. Trips included tour to Tyniec Abbey also Krakow tours and many more..
A long trip
Posted: 13th December 2010 by kyanek in CracowTags: krakow tour, krakow transfers, salt mine, salt mine in wieliczka, salt mine tours
One of them is a tour of Wieliczka. It is a beautiful place. Many tourists take children there. Pay off family trips. There are many discounts for families. Moreover, if we are in Wieliczka is not far away from Krakow, so we can easily hire Krakow airport transfers. It is worth visiting this town. There are so many tourists. Everyone can find something for everyone. There are museums, monuments, cafes. Animal lovers can feed the pigeons that walk after the main market. This delightful pigeons. This is a very relaxing job. You can relax in a cafe and visit many beautiful places. Krakow was once the capital of Polish. It was a very long time ago. It is, however, know the history of his country. A long journey can be tiring. But we go on a long vacation. This will allow us to rest. Walking is a very important issue in human life. We must wisely manage their free time. This will save money. If we do not have too many, it is reasonable to manage them. Krakow is a very good place for a holiday.
Legend of mine
Posted: 13th December 2010 by kyanek in CracowTags: krakow, krakow salt mine tour, salt mine tour
Krakow is a beautiful city. Can offer a lot of monuments, interesting places, museums and galleries. Near this town is Mine. The mine has many rooms. Some have beautiful names. The resultant of these interesting legends. For example, the chamber Janowice. Founded in the seventeenth century. This is a very long time. Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest in the world. Every year it is visited by many tourists. Legend tells of the cave Janowice where was Kinga queen. It is a long story. She threw her ring into the mine. This would be a sign that she will be the mines have. This was an engagement ring. Then she returned to Polish and had to dig down a hill. A man who did, found a lump of salt. Then began the extraction of natural gas. Of course, it is just an outline of the history. It is good to listen to the legends. Sometimes they play, other times laugh. Sometimes have some wise advice. Wieliczka Salt Mine has a lot of space, and each has its own story. Salt Mine tour enable to get there and see this fantastic place.
Mine chamber
Posted: 13th December 2010 by kyanek in CracowTags: krakow transfers, salt mine, salt mine tours
Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest in the world. On it was a lot of legends. Some miners believe that this is true. Of course, you can visit this place. A trip to salt mine is a good idea to spend a few days. The mine is located close to Krakow. It has lots of compartments. They were even a hiking trail. These include the chamber of Nikolas Copernicus. There is his monument. Janowice chamber, and the Chapel of Saint Anthony. Already many years ago, celebrated Mass there for the miners. They participated in them. There is also a chamber “burned.” This name comes from the fire, which occurred in the basement of mine many years ago. There are many chambers. Their names are Warsaw, Vistula, treasurer. It is not all, of the chamber. On the trail there are three underground chapels. They were a very important place for the miners. Mine is close to Krakow and worth a visit. is also an interesting place. Its history is related to Wieliczka. We know the legends about the city and its underworld. If you want go there you have to hire a Krakow airport transfers.
Józef Piłsudski Chamber
Posted: 13th December 2010 by kyanek in CracowTags: krakow salt mine tour, krakow tours, krakow transfers, salt mine tour, salt mine tours, trips in Krakow
Wieliczka salt mine is a very beautiful place. It has many compartments. There is even a designated trail. One of the chambers is the tip of Jozef Pilsudski. It was named after him many years ago. The grotto has two parts. They are connected through a tunnel. This solution is very pleasant. This is a very good thing to do. You can freely move from chamber to chamber. This place was more or less in the nineteenth century. It was not so long ago. A trip to salt mine is a wonderful idea. In this chamber there is a statue of Marshal Polish. Is a very beautiful sculpture, made by a local artist. All of the Wieliczka salt mine are unique. Underground there is a spa, and a lot of places frequently visited by tourists. Wieliczka salt mine is known throughout the world. Legends circulate about it on our planet. They are very interesting and varied. Josef Pilsudski is not the only person whose name is borne by the chamber in the mine. There is also a room named after Stanislaw Staszic. This is one of the destinations on the tourist trail of the mine. If you want to visit this chamber and Salt Mine you have to book a Krakow airport transfers or Salt Mine tour with Krakowdiscovery.
Crystal caves
Posted: 13th December 2010 by kyanek in CracowTags: krakow tours, krakow transfers, salt mine tours
Salt mine in Wieliczka has a lot of attractions. After the first hiking trail. It consists of several caves. There are many different exposures. In one room stands a statue of Jozef Pilsudski, the other beautiful specimens of salt. Of course, this is not the only attractions. An interesting phenomenon is crystal caves. Unfortunately but the tourists can not see them or touch. There are very precious crystals. Retain their form. Only sometimes are made available to researchers. This salt mine is an interesting place. What truth is in the basement. But all say it is part of Krakow. Krakow itself is a beautiful city. So many tourists visit it each year. Therefore, database of hotels is very complex. There is no problem with accommodation in the city. You can see that there is a lot of tourists. Especially after you see pigeons. They are regularly fed and very greasy. In this region, Polish is a lot of interesting places. Each tourist will find something for everyone. It all depends on what you are looking for. You have to remember that Krakow transfer enable to get there.
