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// Bishop's Palace
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Bishop\'s PalaceThis is a must-see for fans of the late Pope John Paul II, who lived here as the Archbishop of Krakow until his elevation to pope in 1978. Inside is the Archdiocesan Museum, which also centers around the Pope\'s legacy.
Church of Peter and PaulEstablished by the Jesuits in the 17th century, the Kosciól swietego Piotra i Pawla features a splendid Baroque facade (patterned closedly after the mother church in Rome) and larger-than-life statues of the 12 apostles.
Corpus Christi ChurchThis large Gothic brick church dates from the mid-14th-century and is adjacent to a monastery built 1405. The rich interior includes a painting by Lucas Cranach, fine choir stalls and a boat-shaped pulpit.
Galicia Jewish MuseumThis often-overlooked museum features contemporary and beautiful photographs of important Jewish sites throughout southern Poland with explanations of what happened there.
Isaak SynagogueDating from 1664, the Synagoga Izaaka is considered by many to be the most beautiful synagogue in Krakow. It now houses historic photographs and documentary films, including haunting newsreels taken by the Nazis.
Jewish CemeteryThe Remuh Jewish Cemetery, adjacent to the synagogue of the same name, was used until the beginning of the 19th century. It includes the tomb of Remuh, which is still visited by Jewish pilgrims.
One of two prehistoric man-made mounds that add a bit of mystery to Krakow\'s skyline. Their purpose remains unknown, but both are perfectly astronomically aligned with the sunrises on important Celtic days.
Old SynagogueThe oldest surviving Jewish building in Poland, the Old Synagogue was rebuilt after a fire in 1557. Badly looted during World War II, it has been restored and now houses a Museum of Jewish History.
Remuh SynagogueThe historic Remuh Synagogue, named for the founder's son, is the only synagogue in the city to remain in active use. It dates from the 16th century and includes an original ark and a fine cemetery with many old tombstones.
St. Andrew\'s ChurchLocated right next to the Baroque Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Andrew's Church dates from the 11th century and is the finest example of Romanesque architecture in Kraków. The interior has been given a Baroque makeover.
St. Mary\'s ChurchThe Kosciol Mariacki is a large 14th-century church notable for its imposing but uneven towers, vibrantly colored interior, and its magnificent wooden altarpiece depicting medieval scenes.
St. Stanislaw\'s ChurchAlso known as the Church on the Rock, this 14th-century Gothic church stands on the site where Bishop Stanislaw of Poland was beheaded and dismembered on order of the King in 1079. It is now a Paulite church and monastery.
St. Wojcich Church
Also known as St. Adelbert's Church.
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// Tempel Synagogue
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Tempel SynagogueBuilt in 1862 for Krakow's progressive (or reformed) Jews, this fine synagogue still hosts services a few times a year, along with classical concerts. Behind the splendid neo-Renaissance exterior is an exquisite Moorish-style interior.
Wawel CathedralThe 14th-century Katedra Wawelska, located inside Wawel Castle, is the spiritual center of the Polish state. It is the burial place of Polish kings and national heroes and was the cathedral of Karol Wojtyla until he became Pope.