Krakow’s Montelupich Prison has been the scene of some of the darkest moments in the city’s recent history. British and Soviet spies, anti-Communist activists, high ranking Nazis and the victims of Nazi oppression have all found themselves behind its walls…
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There are 11 monitoring stations in the region, including three in Krakow. But how accurate is the data? More and more Cracovians are becoming aware of air and noise pollution in their neighbourhoods. Shouldn’t they too have the tools to prove their claims…?
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Krakow’s fortunes were built on salt, limestone and… copper. The Kupferhaus, a new pavilion of the Historical Museum of Krakow on pl. Szczepański, will help remind Cracovians of this little-known fact. Previously occupied by a…
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Paweł Krzan has combined his passion for photography and a fascination with his hometown to produce startlingly beautiful images of Krakow. Other photographers have called him a magician for his ability to take stunning shots in weather that most would consider a major obstacle…
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I am extremely glad to have uncovered this gem. Despite Japanese restaurants becoming ubiquitous in Krakow, this one offers something that most of the others do not, and at very reasonable prices. Kura is a minimalist joy…
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Anyone wishing to obtain a gun licence in Poland must also undergo a psychological evaluation, and explain why they want a gun. There are further restrictions, including a ban on issuing licences to under-18s, a limit on the amount and type of ammunition that may be kept…
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On August 21, 2011 a light aircraft plunged into the Nowa Huta home of Ryszard Nowak, a bricklayer with a family of twelve. The pilot and three passengers were killed in the crash, which also caused an electrical fire that engulfed the Nowaks’ house…
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How do sexual habits vary from culture to culture? This is the question posed by documentary series Le Sexe autour du monde (Sex Around the World), which, for its third season, stopped off in Krakow to probe the Polish sex drive…
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My husband and I have been together for many years and have two children, aged four and five. When our oldest child was six months old, we started a company together and invested all we had – money, energy and time…
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Zielona Kuchnia (‘Green Kitchen’ or ‘Cuisine’) appeared about 18 months ago on a back street near Aleja and, despite being nowhere near a tourist thoroughfare, has gained a very solid word-of- mouth reputation and internet buzz…
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