Kazmierz The Former Jewish District

Kazmierz The Former Jewish District

Kazmierz The Former Jewish District
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Sizable Jewish population of Krakow moved to this district at the end of the fifteenth century, which served as the main cultural center of the Polish Jewry for centuries.
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  • Tony H
    Windermere, United Kingdom79 contributions
    Ancient and modern
    The city of Kazimierz was, until WW2, the predominantly Jewish quarter of the Krakow district. It retains the character too, even though over 70 years have passed. Walking around the city is easy, the layout is almost on the gridiron format, but not quite. It's also very flat, as you'd expect! If you follow the tourist route that is contained in the street map of Krakow & Kazimierz (available from the tourist information offices that are dotted around both cities), you'll follow a route between Szeroka (a quaint square outside of the Remu Synagogue) and the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel at the end of Skaleczna. The route takes you past many important historical sites and various museums, some of which are free to see and others charge a modest entry fee. As you wander through the streets, you'll notice that some buildings are maintained to a very high standard, whilst many more are not. The reason for the lack of investment in some buildings lies back in WW2. The ownership of the more dilapidated buildings remains uncertain and the current occupants seem to be disinclined to perform any maintenance on this basis. This was explained to us by a chap we met, who had rented office space in Kazimierz, but had four different landlords in only a few years. He ended up with the same landlord he started with! However, there have been many sympathetic restorations and re-purposings of buildings. One I particularly liked was along the narrow alley between Szeroka and Miodowa, where four separate shops had been joined together to form a restaurant. The neat twist here, is that each shop retained its character, so the restaurant had four themed sections, depending upon the previous use for that area. If you propose to wander around Kazimierz, I'd allow a good few hours, or even a whole day if you like to wander around the various places of interest. If you stay until the evening, there are plenty of places to eat and drink. There are even a couple of places that are devoted to various types of street food, so you have a fantastic choice!
    Visited March 2020
    Written 11 March 2020
  • templeschoolhouse
    Gorebridge, United Kingdom36 contributions
    So well worth the visit
    Loved this part of Krakow. Many bars and restaurants - we stopped for lunch at Moment. It is a vibrant, friendly place. Food of goats cheese salad, beef cheeks, burger and chicken salad were exceptionally well presented and extremely tasty. We spent time looking at stalls in a busy market type area - popular meeting/eating place for both young & not so young. Interesting wall art in this area also. We paid tribute to those who were persecuted between 1942 & 1943 - “ they deserve more than three lines in history.” Make sure you visit this part of the city.
    Visited February 2020
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 February 2020
  • Mrs Lyn M
    Lowestoft, United Kingdom56 contributions
    A place of unforgettable history
    We took a guided tour in an electric car. Our guide was extremely keen to show and tell us as much of the history as she was able, stopping at major buildings and landmarks to tell us what happened during the Nazi occupation. We returned the next day, and walked around to get a better feel for the area. Very different from the Old Town and Square and well worth a visit.
    Visited February 2020
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 28 February 2020
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eric_weber
Leipzig, Germany82 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
It is a nice quarter! some very good Restaurants, also with traditional / kosher cuisine. lot of synagoges, however some of them not in the best shape at the moments. the other buildings are comparable to other parts of the city
Written 2 August 2023
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David V
Breclav, Czech Republic5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Great restaurants, coffee and tea shops, beautiful churches, synagogues and basilicas and everything has its own story and history, i highly recommend taking a walk there and maybe try some of their food, street food etc. , i also highly recommend KawaLerka - best coffee and tea shop in whole Krakow
Written 30 July 2023
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veronicag1990
Elverum, Norway62 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Nice to see the jewish area. Unique part of the city, with food trucks and a lot of history. Really nice and cozy area. I only wish that there would have been audioguiding accessible to use walking on our own.
Written 24 July 2023
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Francesca R
Varese, Italy512 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
If you are in Krakow you cannot miss it. The former Jewish district, rich in history and landmarks like sinagogues and old shops, is now a vibrant and colorful district, so pleasant to see
Written 7 July 2023
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Deelou22
manchester52 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We stayed really close by to Kazimierz and it was such a great place to be, chilled vibe, cafe, restaurants and bars a plenty but all really chilled. Great to just wander the streets here and take it all in, our favourite place 😀
Written 28 June 2023
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Ann_CatherineNorway
Oslo, Norway351 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
This is a thoroughly touristic place. Someone asking every 5 meters whether you want a guided tour. The old synagoge is interesting, but if you do not want to be accosted my sellers: Stay away.
Written 27 June 2023
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Whiterose87
Wakefield, UK389 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We passed through the Jewish Quarter most days whilst on our city break as our hotel was away from the main square.
I would definitely recommend anyone visits the area.. it’s a lot less clean, lots of graffiti around on the buildings and less tourists in the area but still a place to visit whilst in the area.
Written 24 June 2023
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paolovbossi
The Hague, The Netherlands834 contributions
May 2023
Must see in Krakow. This part of the city is definitely less touristic, less clean, less perfect....but this makes it more authentic. Imperdable in Krakow.
Written 8 June 2023
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Edwin F
Calgary, Canada1 721 contributions
Apr 2023
We walked around the old Jewish quarter while visiting Krakow. Lots of interesting things to see. Worth visiting.
Written 6 May 2023
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Hannelore H
United Kingdom245 contributions
May 2022
An insightful alternative to the main tourist routes and attractions as it gives a very different view of the city, its history and day-to-day life.
Written 27 April 2023
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