Krakow Statistics - Krakow
in numbers
Location: Malopolska province, southeastern Poland.
altitude: 219 meters above the sea level
city’s area of 326.8 sq. km (0.1% of Poland’s
territory)
population: 750,000 citizens
ethnic mix: Polish; small minorities German, Chinese
and other
religion: Roman Catholic
country dialing code: 48
city dialing code: 12
time zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March
to Saturday before last Sunday in October)
electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs
are standard
average January temp: 4°C (39°F)
average July temp: 27°C (80.5°F)
annual rainfall: 558mm (22 inches)
Krakow attractions
Krakow was one of first 12 locations in the world that
have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Therefore you can
not expect to see the whole selection of Krakow impressive monuments in
one day.
Rynek Glowny - Main Square
This 200 x 200 meters medieval square is probably the
largest of it's kind in Europe. Due to large number of Krakow admirers
you will never feel alone here. Till today it is the real center of the
city. In summer the terraces are offering few thousands of seats and before
Christmas and Easter traditional market is giving the square unforgettable
touch.
Wavel - Royal Castle
Even populated already fifty thousands years ago, the
most famous period of the Wavel was during the 16th century. The Polish
King Sigismund I the Old gathered artists from all across Europe who launched
the Krakow Renaissance. Even today the Polish president is having
his state apartments in Wavel - the symbol of Poland.
Kazimierz - The Jewish Town
In 15th century Krakow Jews have been dislodged to a
nearby city of Kazimierz, where a separate and self-governed life lasted
until end of 19th century. Here the infamous Krakow ghetto was created
by Nazis in 1941.
Consulates
American
ul. Stolarska 7
Austrian
ul. Krupnicza 42
British
ul. Anny 9
French
ul. Stolarska 15
German
ul. Stolarska 11
Japanese
ul. Grabowskiego 5/3
Ukrainian
ul. Krakowska 41 |
