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Informaciones generales
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Detalles del programa
Walk from the Wawel Hill (having visited the Castle and the Cathedral) to the Dungeons in the Market Square, visit the atmospheric Kazimierz and the Schindler's Factory, see the salty wonders of Wieliczka and immerse yourself in the pain of Auschwitz.The Wawel Hill is to Krakow what the Acropolis was to ancient Athens or the Capitoline Hill to Rome. The rocky outcropping towering over the banks of the Vistula has been the seat of secular and ecclesiastical power, today it is the most visited museum. It collects collections of paintings, graphics, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, military items, porcelain and furniture. The chambers display the famous tapestries of Zygmunt August and magnificent Renaissance Italian paintings.
For almost 800 years the Market Square has been the central square of Royal Cracow! Here trade rows were selling goods from all over the world and Krakow merchants made their fortunes from it, the city authorities strictly monitored the order, in the dungeons of the Town Hall the executioner tortured the suspects, and the kings parade through the square to get to their castle. Even today you can find the most interesting traces of past events on Market Square, and even more so under Market Square!
First, we will walk around the square itself, find the most interesting artifacts of the old times and unravel their purpose, find out what events took place here, what legendary persons have been here.
After that, we will go 4 meters underground to the Dungeon Market Museum to find ourselves on the same level as the cobbled roads of Krakow 12-13th century.
Explore the Jewish neighborhood of Kazimierz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the history of the district from the 14th century up until today: the closed life of the first settlements, assimilation during the 19th century, and the tragedies of the Second World War.
See where traditional Jewish institutions such as synagogues and old cemeteries still stand. Get a feel for the beatnik vibe of the district today, with its fashionable shops and cafes.
Then, visit the unique and modern exhibition at Schindler's Factory Museum. Gain a deeper knowledge of the tragic events that took place in Krakow during the war. Learn the story of the German entrepreneur who strived to save many Jews, a story which inspired Spielberg's oscar-winning film, "Schindler's List."
The Salt Mine in the town of Wieliczka, located nearby Krakow, was opened in the 13th century as one of the oldest salt mines in the world. It reaches almost 327 meters underground and is over 287 kilometers. Walkt through 20 chambers and countless corridors and countless corridors and steps on the tourist route, breathe the healing air fully and admire the magnificent wooden structures, natural lakes, chambers and majestic salt sculptures.
Around 60 km to the west of Krakow is the small town of Oswiecim, where in 1940 a set of German concentration camps was established where more than 1.5 million prisoners were tortured and and murdered during WWII.
Auschwitz-Birkenau is preserved intact as a reminder of the crime committed against humanity here. The museum includes the ruins of crematoria, gas chambers, the railway platform and other authentic objects.
Itinerary*
• Day 1 - Wawel Royal Castle, Cathedral and Rynek Underground Museum
11am - 1pm: Meet your guide at the statue of Piotr Skarga in Saint Mary Magdalene Square for a visit to the Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral.
1pm-3pm: Lunch at a cafe in Krakow.
3pm-5pm: Meet the guide next to the entrance to Rynek Underground Museum (Rynek Główny 1) and enjoy a visit to the Market Square Underground Museum with a short walk around the Main Market Square in Krakow.
• Day 2 - Kazimierz district, Schindler's Factory Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mines
10am-12pm: Meet your guide on the steps of the Old Synagogue (ul. Szeroka 24) and enjoy a guided walk through the most important monuments of Jewish culture in the Kazimierz district.
12pm- 1:30pm: Meeting point: ul. Lipowa 4 (in front of the entrance to the Schindler's Factory Museum). Guided tour of the core exhibition at the Schindler's Factory Museum.
1:30pm - 3pm: Lunch at a cafe in Krakow.
3pm-7pm: Departure to Wieliczka with a visit to the famous Salt Mine (on the UNESCO World Heritage List). Meeting/boarding point: the bus park at 7 Powisle Street, across from the Sheraton Grand Hotel Krakow.
• Day 3 - Auschwitz
The program will be concluded with a visit to the notorious former concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Your guide will inform you about the best time to start the tour. Driving from Krakow will take us about 1.5 hours. it will be a 3-hour visit
Return to Krakow will take place in the evening.
Note that lunch is not scheduled on this day, there will only be a short break for your own meal during the tour.
*Please note that the itinerary order, times and duration may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as heavy traffic, accidents, diversions, severe weather, etc.