Krakow, Poland

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A nice old town that is clean and safe to walk about. Its history dates back to 985AD, when it was a trading center for Central Europe. Krakow was spared the bombing and destruction of World War Two because the Nazis took control of the city in 1939 and it became part of the General Government of the Third Reich. Lots of nice old churches and castles remain intact.

Walking thru old town Krakow headed to the Main square and market
The main square and old market of Krakow. The building off to the left is the old Renaissance Cloth Hall, once the heart of trading silks and spices.
The inside of the old Renaissance Cloth Hall is now the center for tourist souvenirs.
View from in front of our hotel. The Wawel Castle and Cathedral are on top of the hill overlooking the Vistula River.
The Wawel Cathedral, where Polish royalty are buried
One of the castle towers. What were the three rectangular protrusions on the tower used for …… defense? Privacy nooks? ……………………….,,,,……,, give up?….. those were toilets!!!!!! Staggered so one didn’t poop on another! Gives meaning to s–t rolls down hill!
Pope John Paul the second got his start in Krakow
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Rod and Patty Jenkins are retired and enjoy traveling. We hope you enjoy our posts as we we see different locations around the globe.

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