Krakow Guide

It’s cold in Krakow now

Krakow Guide — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:12:44 +0000

It can get real cold in Poland in the winter, and now the real winter temperatures are here in Krakow. Today we have had around -17 degrees in Krakow, so you better bring some real warm clothes if you come to Krakow in the near future. Read more about Climate in Krakow here.

Its cold in Krakow - though this picture is only an illustration

Is War Men’s Business?

Krakow Guide — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:55 +0000

“Is War Men’s Business? Fates of Women in Occupied Kraków in Twelve Scenes.” This is the title of an Exhibition possible to visit and see in Oscar Schindler’s Enamel Factory in Krakow between November 16th, 2011 and April 30th, 2012. The exhibition is hosted by the Historical Museum of Krakow.

Is War Men's Business?

Is War Men’s Business? Fates of Women in Occupied Kraków in Twelve Scenes.
The Historical Museum of the City of Kraków
Oscar Schindler’s Enamel Factory
ul. Lipowa 4, Kraków
16 November 2011 – 30 April 2012

Tickets:
Regular ticket: 5 PLN
Discount ticket: 4 PLN
Group / school ticket: 3.50 PLN
Family ticket: 10 PLN

This Was the Hebrew School of Kraków

Krakow Guide — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:57:15 +0000

Hebrew School of Krakow

If you are interested in the Jewish culture, you might find this exhibition hosted by the Historical Museum of Krakow in the Old Synagogue interesting. The exhibition is devoted to the Hebrew Secondary School. You will also find answer to questions such as in what way did the Hebrew school differ from the Polish schools? Sounds interesting? Check it out in the Old Synagogue of Krakow.

Historical Museum of the City of Kraków
The Old Synagogue, 24 Szeroka St
Opens from 29 June to 15 April 2012

Opening hours:
Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday–Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission charges:
standard 8 PLN
group 4.5 PLN
family 16 PLN

Krakow within your reach

Krakow Guide — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:39:26 +0000

An exhibition in the National Museum possible to see in the The Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace is named “Krakow within your reach”. This exhibition has been available since May 2010 and can still be seen in Krakow today. The description of the exhibitions says: “800 fragments of the most valuable architectural sculptures from throughout Poland, including pieces from the Church of St. Mary in Krakow and the cathedrals of the Royal Castle at Wawel and the city of Gniezno, are on display in the marvellously restored cellars of the Palace of Bishop Erazm Ciołek branch of the National Museum in Krakow. ”

It this sounds interesting, check out Krakow within your reach in the National Museum.

600 years of the Faculty of Medicine

Krakow Guide — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:35:26 +0000

Medicine Krakow

If you are interested in medicine, then the exhibition named “600 years of the Faculty of Medicine” will be a great thing to check out. This is arranged by the Faculty of Medicine at the Jagiellonian University, and you can get to know the history of the faculty. In the exhibition you can see old anatomy books, diplomas, historical medical equipment and much more.

The exhibition can be seen between January 12th and February 28th, 2012.