Krakow sunset

Krakow

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July 19th 2006
Krakow is the old capital of Poland, and now has been discovered by tourists. Still, it was very pretty, and a good introduction to Poland. Poland is closer to Eastern Europe than Hungary and Czechia, and I like that, the people are tough as nails. And they love John Paul II. Don't mess with him. Everywhere has a street named after him, they sell velvet paintings of him, anywhere he was there is ... read more

Europe » Poland » Lesser Poland » Kraków

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Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of ... ... read more