The original castle gate.....dates from 10th century!

Kraków...a beautiful city full of gentle souls......

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April 29th 2016
We have just enjoyed our final day in this beautiful city, which has been full of surprises. What strikes us most is that although the roads are very busy and congested, there is absolutely no road rage evident. Drivers are patient and courteous...to pedestrians and other vehicles. We've come to the conclusion that centuries of suffering builds huge compassion, and patience, within a nation. If we ... 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