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Sunday 1 July 2018

Cracow trip

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Kraków Cloth Hall
Construction
PeriodRenaissance in Poland
StatusCentral feature of UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Kraków Cloth Hall (PolishSukiennicepronounced [sukʲɛˈɲit͡sɛ]) in Lesser Poland, dates to the Renaissanceand is one of the city's most recognizable icons. It is the central feature of the main market square in the Kraków Old Town (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978).


It was once a major centre of international trade. Traveling merchants met there to discuss business and to barter. During its golden age in the 15th century, the hall was the source of a variety of exotic imports from the east – spices, silk, leather and wax – while Kraków itself exported textileslead, and salt from the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
In the immediate vicinity of the hall, the Great Weigh House and the Small Weigh House existed until the 19th century. 
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Gallery, with stalls
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East facade at night
Kraków was Poland's capital city and was among the largest cities in Europe already from before the time of the Renaissance. However, its decline started with the move of the capital to Warsaw in the very end of the 16th century. The city's decline was hastened by wars and politics leading to the Partitions of Poland at the end of the 18th century. By the time of the architectural restoration proposed for the cloth hall in 1870 under Austrian rule, much of the historic city center was decrepit. A change in political and economic fortunes for the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria ushered in a revival due to newly established Legislative Assembly or Sejm of the Land. The successful renovation of the Cloth Hall, based on design by Tomasz Pryliński and supervised by Mayor Mikołaj ZyblikiewiczSejm Marshal, was one of the most notable achievements of this period.[1]
The hall has hosted many distinguished guests over the centuries and is still used to entertain monarchs and dignitaries, such as Charles, Prince of Wales and Emperor Akihito of Japan, who was welcomed here in 2002. In the past, balls were held here, most notably after Prince Józef Poniatowski had briefly liberated the city from the Austrians in 1809. Aside from its history and cultural value, the hall still is still used as a center of commerce.


Today I was in Cracow - 1 day trip We decided to escapre from family problems for a while The weather was not nice cloudy and rainy but it was a great day.





Kraków
Krakow
Kościół parafialny p.w. Wniebowzięcia NMP (Mariacki), Kraków, Rynek Główny, A-3 01.jpgKraków -Town Hall Tower 01.jpg
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Wawel Krakow June 2006 003.jpgKamienica, Floriańska 55, Kraków 1.JPG
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Flag of Kraków
Flag
Coat of arms of Kraków
Coat of arms
Kraków is located in Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Kraków
Kraków
Coordinates: 50°4′N 19°56′Coordinates50°4′N 19°56′E
CountryPoland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyKraków County
City rights5 June 1257
Government
 • MayorJacek Majchrowski (I)
 • Deputy MayorTadeusz Trzmiel (I)
Area
 • City326.8 km2 (126.2 sq mi)
 • Metro1,023.21 km2(395.06 sq mi)
Elevation219 m (719 ft)
Population (30 June 2017)
 • City766,739[1]
 • Density2,327.7/km2 (6,029/sq mi)
 • Metro1,725,894
Demonym(s)Cracovian
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST)CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code30-024 to 31–962
Area code(s)+48 12
Websitewww.krakow.pl
Official nameHistoric Centre of Kraków
TypeCultural
CriteriaIV
Designated1978 (2nd session)
Reference no.29
UNESCO regionEurope
Kraków (UK: /ˈkræk/US: /ˈkrɑː-/;[2][3] Polish: [ˈkrakuf] (About this sound listen)), also spelled Cracow or Krakow, is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River (PolishWisła) in the Lesser Poland (PolishMałopolska) region, the city dates back to the 7th century.[4] Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural and artistic life and is one of Poland's most important economic hubs. It was the capital of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland from 1038 to 1569; the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1569 to 1596[5], the Free City of Kraków from 1815 to 1846; the Grand Duchy of Krakow from 1846 to 1918; and Kraków Voivodeship from the 14th century to 1998. It has been the capital of Lesser Poland Voivodeship since 1999.



Saint Mary's Basillica

Main Square



More information tomorrow.

9 comments:

  1. I am glad you had a beautiful day in a beautiful city. Some times a bit of 'time out' is essential.

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  2. Some rather old transport in your photos.

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  3. Such a wonderful place to explore!

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  4. It's always good to get away if you can even if for oneday..

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  5. A lovely city to spend a day out.

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  6. A lovely post and great photos of this beautiful city. Thank you Gosia and I send my best greetings to you all for the speedy recovery of your father.

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  7. Looks like an interesting spot to visit.

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  8. It is nice to be able to get away. Great pictures from your day trip!

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  9. Good to get out and visit.
    My good wishes to you and healing wishes for your father too.

    All the best Jan

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