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St. George's Chapel was a place of worship at Wawel Castle in Kraków, Poland. It was both a royal chapel and the chapel of the commoners. The chapel was governed by the dean and canons of Wawel. The chapel was located in the outer courtyard of the castle hill. There are not many historical sources. One of the earliest sources mentions it as a chapel of the fortification. The chapel's first mention was around 1243 and the brick structure dates to the reign of King Casimir III the Great. It consisted of one nave with a rectangular sanctuary from the east and vestry to the south. At the nave was a large crypt.


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1 - Wawel Royal Castle

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2 - St. Mary's Basilica

Saint Mary’s Basilica is a Brick Gothic church adjacent to the Main Market Square in Kraków, Poland. Built in the 14th century, its foundations date back to the early 13th century and serve as one of the best examples of Polish Gothic architecture.

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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Day Trips from Krakow

Pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust as you go through the original camp buildings in Auschwitz and the key sites in Birkenau. During the tour, you will be led by an expert museum guide, who will tell you about the history of the camp. The experience, and travel included, lasts approximately 7-8 hours; with a 2-hour exploration of the primary museum and an hour-long visit to Birkenau. Don't forget, the trip itinerary doesn't include a lunch break. And given the expansive open-air nature of the camp, it's crucial to dress appropriately for the weather.

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4 - Town Hall Tower

Town Hall Tower in Kraków, Poland is one of the main focal points of the Main Market Square in the Old Town district of Kraków.

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5 - St. Florian's Gate

St. Florian's Gate or Florian Gate in Kraków, Poland, is one of the best-known Polish Gothic towers, and a focal point of Kraków's Old Town.

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6 - Sightseeing | Krakow

Discover the 3 most important districts of the city with us. The Old Town, Kazimierz - the Jewish district, Podgorze - the former ghetto area. Come with us on a 2-hour journey.

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7 - Kraków

Kraków, written in English as Krakow and traditionally known as Cracow, is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Province, the city dates back to the 7th century.

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8 - Krakow

Kraków, written in English as Krakow and traditionally known as Cracow, is the second-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Province, the city dates back to the 7th century.

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9 - Tasting | Krakow Food & Drink Tours

Ready to be wonderstruck by atmospheric Kazimierz? On this fun tour in a top Polish neighbourhood, you will take a walk through historic streets, learning all about the exciting events that took place in this district. Hear about Kazimierz's legends, and visit some of the nicest bars in Kazimierz, where vodka shots will be waiting! In many countries, people know Polish vodka as a very strong, transparent drink, which isn't very popular. You'll soon find out that nothing could be further from the truth! This incredibly tasty drink comes in all flavours. There's lemon vodka, cherry vodka, even hazelnut vodka. Sample some for yourself and decide on your favourite flavour!

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10 - Kraków Old Town

Kraków Old Town is the historic central district of Kraków, Poland. It is one of the most famous old districts in Poland today and was the center of Poland's political life from 1038 until King Sigismund III Vasa relocated his court to Warsaw in 1596.

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11 - Florian Street

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12 - The Cloth Hall

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13 - Cloister of the Dominican Fathers

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14 - Cafe Szafe

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15 - Jewish Square

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16 - Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University

The Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University is a botanical garden, founded in 1783 in Kraków. It is located east of the Old Town and occupies 9.6 hectares. It belongs to the Jagiellonian University and is classified as a historical location.

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17 - Krakus Mound

Krakus Mound, also called the Krak Mound, is a tumulus located in the Podgórze district of Kraków, Poland; thought to be the resting place of Kraków's mythical founder, the legendary King Krakus.

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18 - Église Saint-Joseph

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19 - Kościuszko Mound

Kościuszko Mound in Kraków, Poland, erected by Cracovians in commemoration of the Polish national leader Tadeusz Kościuszko, is an artificial mound modeled after Kraków's prehistoric mounds of Krak and Wanda.

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20 - Michałowice

   10 km away

Michałowice is a village in Pruszków County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Michałowice. It lies approximately 6 kilometres east of Pruszków and 10 km south-west of Warsaw. The village has a population of 2,699.

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21 - Wieliczka Salt Mine

   12 km away

The Wieliczka Salt Mine, in the town of Wieliczka, southern Poland, lies within the Kraków metropolitan area. From Neolithic times, sodium chloride was produced there from the upwelling brine.

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22 - Myslenice

   24 km away

Myślenice County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, southern Poland. It came into being on January 1, 1999, as a result of the Polish local government reforms passed in 1998.

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23 - Stryszawa

   48 km away

Stryszawa is a village, the seat of the administrative district of Gmina Stryszawa, within Sucha County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland.

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