Krakow - The historic city
Krakow - a city situated on the Vistula River in southern Poland, the second in the country after Warsaw in terms of population and in terms of area. It is one of the oldest Polish cities, with over a thousand years of history, has a valuable objects of architecture, works on many of the institutions and cultural institutions that collect priceless relics.
Until March 1596, Krakow was the Polish capital and the real seat of Polish kings. Today is the capital of voivodship and metropolitan center of Krakow agglomeration. Krakow is also considered as major historical city of Malopolska. For the historic features of Krakow refers to the full, legally sanctioned by the Council of Ministers official name - the Royal Capital City of Krakow.
Krakow has a rich, centuries-old history. From its beginnings are associated legend, the city was later the prince, royal, prosperity ensured his multitudes of merchants and craftsmen and artists and scientists contributed to the development of culture and science.