Kraków

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Krak?w (pronounced: ; variant English spelling Cracow; in full Royal Capital City of Krak?w, Polish: Kr?lewskie Sto?eczne Miasto Krak?w, see also Names of European cities in different languages) is one of the oldest and largest cities of Poland, with a population of 760,000 (as of 2004) - agglomeration 1.2 million. This historic city is situated on the Vistula (Wis?a) River at the foot of Wawel Hill in the southerly region of Little Poland (Ma?opolska). It is the capital of the Lesser Poland Voivodship (wojew?dztwo ma?opolskie) (since 1999); previously it was the capital of Krak?w Voivodship (since the 14th century).

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Krak?w has traditionally been one of the leading scientific, cultural and artistic centres of the country. It was once the national capital and is considered by many to still be the heart of Poland, due to its history of more than a thousand years. Krak?w is also a major centre of local and international tourism, with more than two million visitors annually.

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Kraków related Images and Photos (experimental)

Old Town Krakow Poland	The Dragon of Krakow Poland Scares a Shepherd	Wawel Castle Wawel Hill Krakow Poland Europe	The Sukiennice Krakow from 'Klejnoty Miasta Krakowa' Published 1899
Folk Dancers in Old Market Square Krakow Malopolskie Poland