Kraków
is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Developed over
many centuries, especially the period when it was the royal capital of Poland, Kraków
provides a showcase setting for many historic styles of architecture. Its historic
centre, which includes the Old Town, Kazimierz
and the Wawel
Castle, was included as the first of its kind on the list of UNESCO World
Heritage Sites in 1978. I would like to take this opportunity, to thank my
friend Ola from Kraków, for these beautiful postcards! The first card shows two
famous and important architectural monuments also landmarks of the old town: the
St. Mary's Basilica and the Adam Mickiewicz Monument, located in the vicinity
of the Main Square which is the largest medieval town square in Europe. There
is a special mark on the backside reads “Stagecoach at the Main Square in Kraków”.
I have searched and found a photo shows this lovely stagecoach functioned as a
small post office located in the square! A corner of the Main Square is shown
on the second card. The third interesting one, which is mainly devoted to the UEFA
Euro 2012, shows the Renaissance Sukiennice located in the central feature of
the Square. Last two cards show the Wawel Royal Castle at night and the
fireworks above it when New Year is coming, respectively.
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