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Easter this year fell at the start of April, and I visited Krakow in Poland to see the Easter Market. Krakow's Easter Market is located in the main square with a smaller one behind St. Mary's Cathedral. The one in the main square is larger, but both markets offer similar items - crafts, street...
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Pieskowa Skała Castle dates from the 14th century and was built by King Casimir III, and it is one of the best examples of Renaissance architecture in Poland. The castle is located northwest of Krakow, and it functions as defenses and residences surrounded by courtyards on top of a rocky hill. I...
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During my visit to Krakow in Poland at the beginning of April, I had a day trip tour to the town of Zakopane. Zakopane is an entrance to the Tatra national park and landscape, known for its mountains and outdoor activities, such as skiing and snowboarding. I was lucky to have seen the snow on the...
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During my April visit to Poland, I visited the Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow. The salt mine is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visits to the mine are through guided tour only. Salt was produced here since Neolithic times, but the mines themselves date from the 13th century and were used to...